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How to Protect Your Router From Russian Malware

October 28, 2022 By Jozeph P

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The FBI is warning users to restart their devices after discovering a new piece of Russian malware that can destroy consumer routers. However, this does not guarantee that your router will not become infected again. Downloading the most recent firmware is your best bet for immunizing your device. It may sound intimidating, but it is surprisingly simple to do on your own. According to the Justice Department, the malware is distributed by the Fancy Bear group, which is thought to be part of Russia's military intelligence service. If left untreated, the software could be used to monitor all traffic that passes through your router, track everything you do online, block specific websites, or completely destroy your device.

Around 500,000 devices are said to be infected with the malware, which could be used to create a network of zombie devices capable of bringing down websites by overloading their servers. You can protect your router by downloading the necessary firmware from the manufacturer's website. To avoid connection issues between the devices, connect the computer from which you are installing the update directly to your router using an ethernet cable. To access your router's page for Netgear (NTGR) routers, go to routerlogin.net. Enter your username and password, then navigate to the Administration tab in Advanced and select the update option. Protect Your Router

Linksys router owners can download the latest firmware from Linksys' support website. Before proceeding to the Administration tab, enter the following IP address into your browser's address bar: 192.168.1.1. Then, select firmware upgrade, select the firmware you downloaded, and install it. RouterOS software allows MikroTik router owners to update their firmware, making upgrading relatively simple. Also, Read- Russian Space Junk Avoids Collision with ISS Users of TP-Link routers should go to the TP-Link download center website to get the necessary firmware. You must then log in to your router by visiting tplinkwifi.net and entering your username and password. You can then install the firmware to update your device. Protect Your Router

Potentially infected devices, according to Cisco's Talos Intelligence Group, include the following:

Netgear
DGN2200
R6400
R7000
R8000
WNR1000
WNR2000
Linksys
E1200
E2500
WRVS4400N
MikroTik
1016
1036
1072
TP-Link
R600VPN

By Jozeph P

Journalism explorer, tech Enthusiast. Love to read and write.

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