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Armor Blocking Repetitive Port Scan Attacks on Google Nest Hub
I keep getting port scan attack notices (every 5-10 minutes for two days now) from Armor regarding two Google Nest Hubs we have. When I go to check the information in the app, the app says "something ...
I don't have a solution to this, but wanted to add that I have been inundated with similar 'attacks' on a lot of my hubs (specifically Google Hubs, not Google Hub Maxs, Minis, or Homes). It is always from 8.8.8.8. and will do it in spurts, then won't do it for a few days.
I hope this gets resolved soon. I have been very concerned that my network was potentially compromised, but it looks like it's maybe just an issue with Google / Armor. Also, the Armor portion of the Orbi app has become next-to-worthless... it doesn't show any information, my security score hasn't been updated in months, etc.
For a premium subscription / protection, I expect more.
My best guess is this is down to some Google firmware update possibly. I read recently they're going to start silently pushing out the Fuschia OS to the first generation hubs (without built in sleep tracking).
How to know if your Nest Hub has updated to Fuchsia OS - 9to5GoogleHowever I am going allow NetGear Armor to keep blocking these scans until it's confirmed 100%.