Does the R6700 latest firmware fix all security issues or do we need to do something else?

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Does the R6700 latest firmware fix all security issues or do we need to do something else?

Got this message from COX.

Cox has identified that one or more of the computers in your home may be infected with the Alureon / TDSS Virus. My laptop is clean.  The only other item is an iphone 5S.

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Does this model offer a firewall?

Noticed that CNET and CR had settings for optimum security online.

List as they stated:

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-hack-proof-your-wireless-router-2487654

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409751,00.asp

http://www.whoisonmywifi.com/How_To_Make_A_Wireless_Network_Secure.pdf

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/04/5-ways-to-hack-proof-your-router/index.htm

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Yes, all new firmware above version 1.0.5.62_1.1.87 has the vulnerability fix.

However you're referencing a virus, which a router will not protect you against.  This could have been introduced a number of ways.  If Cox has identified it I would check again for any viruses with a full scan

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Scans produced nothing so I have to assume that it is a iphone 5s trigger of some sort.

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Does this model offer a firewall?

Noticed that CNET and CR had settings for optimum security online.

List as they stated:

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-hack-proof-your-wireless-router-2487654

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409751,00.asp

http://www.whoisonmywifi.com/How_To_Make_A_Wireless_Network_Secure.pdf

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/04/5-ways-to-hack-proof-your-router/index.htm