Router

Reboot Your Router Like the FBI Says, But Don’t Stop There

June 5, 2018

The FBI’s advice to reboot your router is just the first step to actually solving the problem. Rebooting your router disrupts the VPNFilter malware, but does not remove it. To wipe it completely, do a full factory reset. Look for a ‘reset’ button on the back of your router and hold it down for about […]

WiFi Routers Riddled With Holes: Report

February 12, 2018

Most WiFi router vendors have not patched numerous firmware vulnerabilities discovered more than two years ago, according to a report Insignary released on Tuesday. OEM firmware built into WiFi routers use open source components that contain numerous known security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers, it notes. Insignary, a startup security firm based in South Korea, […]