Can a Malicious Router Intercept Traffic or Install Apps on My Phone?
I recently connected my Galaxy A16 to a friend's Wi-Fi setup, which uses separate routers or networks for personal devices, guests, and IoT equipment. As soon as my…
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ISP Warned Me About an Exposed CWMP Service—What Should I Check?
My internet provider sent me a security notice saying that a device on my home network appears to have a publicly accessible CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP) service…
My ISP says my router’s CWMP management service may be exposed—what should I do?
I received a notification from my internet provider saying that a device on my home network appears to be running a publicly accessible CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP)…
Could Malware From My PC or Phone Infect My Router and Other Devices?
About three months ago, my computer was infected and I lost access to several accounts. While researching what happened, I read that some malware can spread across a…
Could Malware Have Infected My Router or Other Devices?
About three months ago, my computer was infected and I lost access to several accounts. While researching what happened, I read that some malware can spread across a…
How can I prevent unknown devices from joining my Wi‑Fi?
I'm trying to identify and prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to my home Wi‑Fi. I can scan the local network from a terminal with `sudo arp-scan --localnet`, but…
How Can I Tell Whether My Internet Slowdowns Are a DDoS Attack?
For about four months, my internet connection has occasionally become extremely slow for 30–90 minutes, roughly once every three days. During these episodes, none of my devices can…
How to Handle a Malware Attack After Inviting Someone Over?
Hey everyone, I need some advice on a really unsettling situation. I recently invited someone over from a dating app and, unfortunately, he got access to my Wi-Fi…
Should I Block ICMP Echo Requests on My Verizon Router for Better Security?
I'm looking to enhance the security of my home network and router. I've already set up WPA3 encryption with a strong password, but I'm not very tech-savvy and…