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

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

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

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

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

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Better than

See the source image

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

noodles59
Miniboss

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

Pasteboard — Uploaded Image

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satyendra321
Journeyman III

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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