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Re: Security router xr500
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Hello there came a news that malware called VPNFiter infected routers in 54 countries and some brands including netgear appears as affected.
I wonder if netgear is aware of the fact?
Thank you
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The list of affescted routers from Netgear from the Talos list for VPNFilter malware is below, the XR500 is not on that list.
DGN2200
R6400
R7000
R8000
WNR1000
WNR2000
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Re: Security router xr500
Mine is in the latest version and remote management was already disabled, and as soon as I got the router for the first time already I changed the password.
Can I use it without worry, or change the router for another until I find the final solution?
thank you
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Re: Security router xr500
You've done the right thing by ensuring you're on the latest firmware and having remote management disabled. Also change your interface password to a much longer and harder to guess password.
I would also recommend browsing using HTTPS exclusively. Almost all sites that handle your data will default to HTTPS. However, I would recommend installing this browser extension: https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere to ensure it happens more so than not.
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Re: Security router xr500
I browse the internet only by using anonymous Chrome browsing. So this extension does not work.
I am using another router for security until the netgear give a concrete solution.
Thank you
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Re: Security router xr500
I suggest reading this, it should put your mind at ease.
https://kb.netgear.com/000058814/Security-Advisory-for-VPNFilter-Malware-on-Some-Routers
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The list of affescted routers from Netgear from the Talos list for VPNFilter malware is below, the XR500 is not on that list.
DGN2200
R6400
R7000
R8000
WNR1000
WNR2000
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