Router Security Software Question

jraju · Jun 6, 2018

Very nice. The link tells me as a beginner how to do something. Really Helpful.
Is there any link about router security software in majorgeek, as at present, router attack is more prominent and i am getting one or two router security tips daily from google.

LauraR · Jun 10, 2018

Moved to own thread.

whitequeen96 · Jun 10, 2018

But where is the thread? I can't find it.

satrow · Jun 10, 2018

This is the new thread, it was originally tacked on to a topic that had no relevance to router security.

whitequeen96 · Jun 12, 2018

Thanks. I'm also looking for info on the VPN Filter Malware. I have a router from AT&T, brand name Arris. I hope this means I don't have to worry, as I didn't see it on the list dangers. I did turn it off and reboot it, so am I safe?

satrow · Jun 12, 2018

If the router firmware on the Arris isn't susceptible to that malware, you should be safe.

If it was infected, the best option is to upgrade, or re-flash, the firmware (somewhat risky, a 'bad' flash turns the router into a doorstop).

Resetting the router to defaults and then setting it up again, including turning off risks like UPnP, Remote access/management and changing all the default passwords to some complex passphrase, might be preferable if you don't have access to another router.

plodr · Jun 12, 2018

The list was updated on June 11th. This list adds more devices.
Asus Devices:
RT-AC66U (new)
RT-N10 (new)
RT-N10E (new)
RT-N10U (new)
RT-N56U (new)
RT-N66U (new)

D-Link Devices:
DES-1210-08P (new)
DIR-300 (new)
DIR-300A (new)
DSR-250N (new)
DSR-500N (new)
DSR-1000 (new)
DSR-1000N (new)

Huawei Devices:
HG8245 (new)

Linksys Devices:
E1200
E2500
E3000 (new)
E3200 (new)
E4200 (new)
RV082 (new)
WRVS4400N

Mikrotik Devices:
CCR1009 (new)
CCR1016
CCR1036
CCR1072
CRS109 (new)
CRS112 (new)
CRS125 (new)
RB411 (new)
RB450 (new)
RB750 (new)
RB911 (new)
RB921 (new)
RB941 (new)
RB951 (new)
RB952 (new)
RB960 (new)
RB962 (new)
RB1100 (new)
RB1200 (new)
RB2011 (new)
RB3011 (new)
RB Groove (new)
RB Omnitik (new)
STX5 (new)

Netgear Devices:
DG834 (new)
DGN1000 (new)
DGN2200
DGN3500 (new)
FVS318N (new)
MBRN3000 (new)
R6400
R7000
R8000
WNR1000
WNR2000
WNR2200 (new)
WNR4000 (new)
WNDR3700 (new)
WNDR4000 (new)
WNDR4300 (new)
WNDR4300-TN (new)
UTM50 (new)

QNAP Devices:
TS251
TS439 Pro
Other QNAP NAS devices running QTS software

TP-Link Devices:
R600VPN
TL-WR741ND (new)
TL-WR841N (new)

Ubiquiti Devices:
NSM2 (new)
PBE M5 (new)

Upvel Devices:
Unknown Models* (new)
* Malware targeting Upvel as a vendor has been discovered, but we are unable to determine which specific device it is targeting.

ZTE Devices:
ZXHN H108N (new)

Source: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/06/vpnfilter-update.html

whitequeen96 · Jun 14, 2018

Thanks to both of you. So it looks like I'm safe! Whew!

plodr · Jun 14, 2018

My router is so old it doesn't have VPN. It isn't something I need so I'm glad there is one less thing to worry about.

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