General Discussions

[kingfish]

The malware has reportedly been infecting devices since at least 2016.

FBI Tells People To Reboot Routers, Warns Of Major Malware Infection

[black_zion]

Hey...how was yours posted before mine, though I submitted mine yesterday? FBI: Reboot your routers. Cisco: Factory reset your routers. Possible infection.

[kingfish]

Somethings screwy ...I get this when I click your link:

[black_zion]

Better than

[ajlueke]

Maybe your router is already infected, and the malware blocks any communication attempts designed to mitigate its affects.

[noodles59]

The first link is working for me but the video is not there

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[satyendra321]

Malware always hinder a normal life for my PC. I wish they were not here.

[kingfish]

Reboot Your Router, But Don't Stop There

• Rebooting your router disrupts the VPNFilter malware, but does not remove it.
• To wipe it completely, do a full factory reset.
  
• Look for a 'reset' button on the back of your router and hold it down for about ten seconds. This will also wipe all custom settings.
• Change your router's admin password to anything but the default.

[pokester]

Just also wanted to add that while we are resetting our routers is a great time to also update the router firmware too. This also may fix many security issues.

[ajlueke]

My dishwasher actually leaked due to a stuck float switch.  The water entered the utility room downstairs, and promptly came down from the ceiling onto the router.  Consider it reset.

[pokester]

Huh, normally routers don't have faulty washers, good to know!

[ajlueke]

The models that do, are basically malware proof.  I bet the hackers couldn't even turn it on, I sure can't.