Why the FBI wants you to reboot your router #feedme

in #cybersecurity • 6 years ago (edited)

Apparently, it has more to do with finding out the true extent of the malware infection. Rebooting does not actually remove the malware, updating the firmware does.

About the reasons: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/06/06/why-the-fbi-wants-you-to-reboot-your-router-and-why-that-wont-be-enough-next-time/?utm_term=.17676c6fa3f9

This article has more thorough instructions and a list of vulnerable routers: https://www.komando.com/happening-now/464402/fbi-router-warning-infecting-500000-devices-is-worse-than-they-led-on

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