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Orbi MR 2.1 Update 3/23/18
Our teams are still working through the issues, but I wanted to provide a quick update on OrbiOS 2.1. We usually wait to release our software until it's available across all Orbi product lines, but ...
Been using uPnP since it's first release. Have had ZERO issues with it. Only issues i've had are with gaming Mfrs not correctly supporting multiple same gaming devices all on same network using uPnP.
Beside, that article is 5 years old and way out of date. :smileyfrustrated:
There nothing bad about having uPnP enabled for those who wish to use it. Besides, if someone with bad intentions wants your data, they will find other means to aquire it if they really want it. Not alot of call for mom and pop data. They want the big collections of data which may have your data already, like from FB which is now under fire for selling users information. Isn't that nice. And uPnP wasn't even used for this.
Wizecwrote:UPnP is not very secure to begin with, and none of my applications rely on it. Best practice from a security perspective is to have it off:
https://blog.rapid7.com/2013/01/29/security-flaws-in-universal-plug-and-play-unplug-dont-play/
We can agree that direct attacks are not the most common. However, the plural of anectdote (you’ve had ZERO issues with it) is not data
And on and on, google is your friend. Security is my area of expertise. I’ve said all I need to on UPnP. Think of this as a friendly PSA =D