WiFi Router Security: Firmware Concerns Continue

As much as we’d like it to be, some business and home internet equipment isn’t “set it and forget it” hardware because of internet security issues.

WiFi routers, like computers, do need regular maintenance.

WiFi routers have firmware, the permanent internal software that’s programmed into the on-board memory of the router.

That firmware Nighthawk WiFi Router Firmware can be exploited by hackers who are attempting to break into your network from remote locations.

Firmware updates are very important when it comes to securing your home or business network and all the devices attached to it.

In the last year, Netgear alone has been working for the last six months on fixing a password vulnerability with many of its WiFi routers. As of today they still have 10 models left, out of a product line of 30 devices. While a manual workaround is available for the 10 models, it’s frustrating when a manufacturer doesn’t adequately support its own products.

If you haven’t set your router to automatically install firmware updates, you will need to log into your router to check that it has the latest firmware. If you don’t know how to do that, we can help, just contact us for an on-site visit.

Netgear support issued this security alert http://kb.netgear.com/30632/Web-GUI-Password-Recovery-and-Exposure-Security-Vulnerability earlier in 2016.

The company recommends that if your hardware does not have a firmware update available, you should use a two-step workaround procedure to re-mediate the vulnerability. The procedure involves logging into your router and re-configuring the settings. Details on how to accomplish that are located toward the bottom of the page at the above link. Again, if you’re uncomfortable doing this, contact us and we can help schedule an on-site service call.

WiFi Router Security: Firmware Concerns Continue

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