Modem/Router Security

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If I own a Modem or Router, is it possible it can get infected?

As in the computer itself is not affected, but the Modem/Router has the virus stored on it.

Thanks for the help,
Marie

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yes…

http://www.cso.com.au/article/397537/kaspersky_beware_chuck_norris-inspired_router_malware/

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/10/router_rooting_malware/

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And another yes… But you can protect yourself by changing the router password from the default admin to something else… But don’t forget it ;D

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Is there any way to scan my Modem/Router to clean out these viruses?

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(Whilst I was typing the below, a response was given, so I will address that in a separate post below this one.)

As the FBI is set to shut down the dns servers now being run by the DCWG group, ergo, the servers they used to replace the rogue dns changer trojan servers, (It does not look as if another extension past July 9th, 2012 will be made) looking to your router or dsl modem is a good idea.

On July 9th, literally thousands of users will completely lose access to the internet. Once DCWG shuts these servers down, all internet access for those still infected by the DNS Changer Trojan will be suddenly be unable to access the web.

Best security practices would include changing the default admin password in your router or dsl modem to an unique password. It also would include getting the latest firmware update programs for that device as well from your vendor or isp, if one is available.

Believe it or not, default admin password for a network device like these is “admin” or “administrator”. This practice is industry-wide, unfortunately.

If you ever forget the new administrator password you created, the network device can always be reset to the original firmware configuration it was shipped with, so no worries there.

So, even if your computer system is clear of the dns changer trojan, but your network device is not, you will lose internet access until the malware is removed from your network device.

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What type of infection do you show in your network device?

Could you please specify the make/model/type of device you have here? That way we can help you remedy whatever problem(s) you are having.

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just reset the router to factory spec…using the reset button on the backside

and then sett it up again as you want it…

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Thanks for the help guys, my modem/router is not actually infected, (at least I don’t think so) but I heard a lot of conflicting answers so thanks for the help.

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for the problem of a router/modem being infected yes, it is possible. and yes there are ways to disinfect them too, but ISP wont help as they all claim this cannot happen, so google the term router virus or similar and that will take you to a range of techniques and files to remove the virus. simple changing passwords are not effective and not proven to even slow it down. my info came from field experience.

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