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Can a 314 ReadyNAS get hacked?
I am really worried : A few days ago I had to have tech support to me brand new 314 readyNAS. I was asked for my password by the online tech and left it in tech support mode for 12 hours until the ...
I set my NAS IP to DMZ and it was left for around 12 hours or so like that, believing it would "help" technical support get into my NAS to fix a problem. During that time it appears the hack occured, one of the cardinal symptoms being massively reduced LAN performance and unexplained ReadyNAS network activity viewable on the Performance page in the web GUI.
Yes, yes, I know it was a really dumb thing to do, but I am rather green when it comes to networking and thought I'd better do it to prevent any barriers to Netgear's techs. I've learned my lesson and understand it was totally unnecessary.
As for SSH - mine remains disabled. I may enable it on a temporary basis if I have to install / maintain apps in the future, but it will only be enabled while the DSL modem is disconnected from the LAN due to total paranoia now!!
My DSL modem, wireless, NAS and readycloud have strong passwords as well.
Can anyone recommend a good site that is accurate for double-checking my port forwarding settings are as they are reported by the router? (I'm so paranoid now I thought it might be a good idea to "attack" my own LAN ports and check they are closed off properly!) :?
Yes, yes, I know it was a really dumb thing to do, but I am rather green when it comes to networking and thought I'd better do it to prevent any barriers to Netgear's techs. I've learned my lesson and understand it was totally unnecessary.
As for SSH - mine remains disabled. I may enable it on a temporary basis if I have to install / maintain apps in the future, but it will only be enabled while the DSL modem is disconnected from the LAN due to total paranoia now!!
My DSL modem, wireless, NAS and readycloud have strong passwords as well.
Can anyone recommend a good site that is accurate for double-checking my port forwarding settings are as they are reported by the router? (I'm so paranoid now I thought it might be a good idea to "attack" my own LAN ports and check they are closed off properly!) :?
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