Your router is vulnerable to hacker attacks

NourinE

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Hello,
I have just upgraded to Avast Internet Security 2015 (10.0.2206). The option of Home Network Security attracted to me to scan my network, when the scan is one, it showed this message:
Avast Home Network Security.JPG
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
Many routers including my Cisco/Linksys were identified recently as having firmware that allow hackers gain access to them.

What router? Go to their site and make sure you have the latest firmware.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
I have TP-Link (TD-W8961ND 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router).
I have never updated any hardware using firmware. can you help me, please?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
I have V2.1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY

I found the version of my router :
Firmware Version
:​
2.0.0 Build 120222 Rel.08176


is it old or up-to-date?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
please, what is the utility for?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
ah! it's like the CD content that I have
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
nothing has changed after the upgrade even the firmware version !!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
Have you tried rebooting the router ? There might be a button to do that. Or you can do it from the administration page (192.168.1.1) : System Tools > Reboot.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 (x64)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Yes, I did
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
There's a PDF file in the zip describing the steps to update your firmware, called "How to upgrade TP-LINK ADSL Modem Router (TrendChip Solution).pdf". Did you read it and follow them ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 (x64)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Yes, I followed the steps literally
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
nothing has changed after the upgrade even the firmware version !!

Some manufacturers provide the same version on their site, that is on the disc. I had the WR-1043ND and that was the case. So, unless they release a firmware update to address a specific detrimental security threat, you may never see another firmware update, or it may take awhile.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4790
    Motherboard
    GA-Z87X-D3H
    Memory
    G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire ATI Radeon R7 250
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC892
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung UN32EH5000, Dell 1703FPT
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD5003AZEX
    WD10EZEX
    Samsung HD103SJ
    Samsung 128 GB 840 PRO
    PSU
    SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM
    Case
    Fractal Design Define R4
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900ALED
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    16 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast
    Other Info
    Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speakers
nothing has changed after the upgrade even the firmware version !!

Some manufacturers provide the same version on their site, that is on the disc. I had the WR-1043ND and that was the case. So, unless they release a firmware update to address a specific detrimental security threat, you may never see another firmware update, or it may take awhile.

so, there's no need to reboot after all my tries with default factory settings?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
nothing has changed after the upgrade even the firmware version !!

Some manufacturers provide the same version on their site, that is on the disc. I had the WR-1043ND and that was the case. So, unless they release a firmware update to address a specific detrimental security threat, you may never see another firmware update, or it may take awhile.

so, there's no need to reboot after all my tries with default factory settings?

Once you've selected the default factory settings, save your settings. Reboot. Done.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-4790
    Motherboard
    GA-Z87X-D3H
    Memory
    G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire ATI Radeon R7 250
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC892
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung UN32EH5000, Dell 1703FPT
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD5003AZEX
    WD10EZEX
    Samsung HD103SJ
    Samsung 128 GB 840 PRO
    PSU
    SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM
    Case
    Fractal Design Define R4
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900ALED
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    16 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast
    Other Info
    Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speakers
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