Posted on 05/29/2018 11:27:44 AM PDT by blam
On May 25, the FBI warned that anyone who uses a router to connect to the internet should reboot their routers.
The warning comes amid a Russian malware (malicious software) called VPNFilter that can secretly install itself onto internet routers and collect data from an unsuspecting user. So far, it's estimated that 500,000 devices - mostly from the Ukraine - have been affected. Rebooting internet routers will "temporarily disrupt the malware and aid the potential identification of infected devices," according to the FBI. The agency also recommends to disable your routers' remote management settings, and update the password you use to access your router's settings.
If there's an update available for your router, you should install that update, too.
I'll be using my Netgear router to show you to disable your router's remote management feature, reboot your router, and install updates if they're available. Router settings will look different on routers from different companies, so this might not look the same if you have a router from a different company. Still, the settings on your router should be pretty similar, and you can always pull out your router's manual or search online how to do these things on your own router.
Check out how to access your router's settings and update its firmware:
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The FBI sniffing software that was recently installed requires a reboot...
Does running a power cycle reboot your router?
I use a phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot - no router. I must be immune - or worse.
“The FBI sniffing software that was recently installed requires a reboot...”
My first thought as well.
“Does running a power cycle reboot your router?”
Of course.
My router is set to reboot every day at 6am.
I dont believe this a bit. This is deep state crap toj ustify this election witch hunt. This must have been ordered by rosenstien !! I call BS!!
It only took two posts. As if the FBI has any credibility on these sorts of things any more, because they don’t.
Which is the problem. For the same reason Justice can’t currently be counted on to fix the Deep State issue in government, the FBI can’t be trusted to advise ordinary citizens on much of anything any more.
Yeah, the FBI...
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When I have problems with my computer, they’re the first folks I think of.
LOL
The NYT ran this story a few days ago. Hubby called bs.
is a modem same as router? How do i tell which one I’ve got? Not that I’m gonna reset it but it woudl be nice to know -
Nah ... I’ll wait for something to come out of Homeland Security. Does ANYONE still trust the leftist FBI?
FBI, DOJ, where are the f-ing indictments of Hillary Clinton and her favorite squeeze?
Get back to me after 10% of the agency is behind bars.
Until then, I wish to try and forget you exist.
GOT IT?
Modem could be if it serves as your WiFi I believe.
Assuming a cable net connection, the modem is the one with the coax cable running into it .. the router is the one with the CAT5 cables.
(tho there are combo units these days)
Bingo!
My thoughts too.
Yes
What’s the reliability of the FBI?
I’ll take my chances, thanks.
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