FBI issues formal warning on massive malware network linked to Russia
Source: The Hill
BY OLIVIA BEAVERS - 05/25/18 11:27 AM EDT
The FBI on Friday issued a formal warning that a sophisticated Russia-linked hacking campaign is compromising hundreds of thousands of home network devices worldwide and it is advising owners to reboot these devices in an attempt to disrupt the malicious software.
The law enforcement agency said foreign cyber actors are targeting routers in small or home offices with a botnet known as VPNFilter, which cybersecurity experts and officials say has infected an estimated 500,000 devices worldwide.
"The FBI recommends any owner of small office and home office routers reboot the devices to temporarily disrupt the malware and aid the potential identification of infected devices," the bureau's cyber division wrote in a public alert.
"Owners are advised to consider disabling remote management settings on devices and secure with strong passwords and encryption when enabled. Network devices should be upgraded to the latest available versions of firmware."
Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/389366-fbi-issues-formal-warning-of-massive-malware-network-linked-to-russia
Qutzupalotl
(14,333 posts)jeffreyi
(1,945 posts)But I do not know how to do this. I'm a retiree, nontech, all my equipment is old, I'm old, and I need a primer. Any good links out there for easy to follow steps?
1. Turn off the remote management feature of the router (this is the default setting on virtually every router, so this is probably unnecessary unless you specifically remember turning it on.)
2. Unplug the power cord to the router for 20 seconds, then plug it back in.
That's it.
JustAnotherGen
(31,907 posts)Just unplug and then replug?
PSPS
(13,617 posts)JustAnotherGen
(31,907 posts)Mine wireless router is password protected - I will reset.
I will also reset the Xfinity unit.
C Moon
(12,221 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)BadgerMom
(2,771 posts)Chemical attack on British soil by Russia. Malware infection by Russia. Russia is a rogue nation. With real leadership in America action might be taken globally. But Trump is a rogue president involved with Russia. I cant wait for this to end.