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VPNFilter malware
Hi,
Does anyone know what NetGear routers are affected by the VPNFilter malware that is out in the wild?
One major news outlet listed the Netgear R7000 apparently enough are out of those to make what looked like the top ten list of router brands and major models affected. No way to really know how much truth they had in it in this world of fake news........ Dean
Sorry in advance for the novice question. I have the R7000. I've seen several articles advising to reset router to factory conditions then reinstall. I hit the reset button on my router then launched the Nighthawk app on my phone to start setting it up. Everything came right back just as I had set it up without me having to change anything.
Am I good to go? The three things the article says to do (maintain updated firmware, change default PW, and don't allow remote access) I've already done.
Everything is working well so I want to check in with some experts before I start "breaking my router".
Thanks for the advice,
AJ
Am I good to go? The three things the article says to do (maintain updated firmware, change default PW, and don't allow remote access) I've already done.
Everything is working well so I want to check in with some experts before I start "breaking my router".
Thanks for the advice,
AJ
- I held the reset button for over 30 seconds when it restarted I got everything new. Try it again holding down for 30 seconds. My opinion