To remove virus and malware from an infected router, follow these steps:
- Backup your critical data and files.
- Reset the router settings to factory default.
- Change the device password.
When Can Hackers Attack Devices?
Hackers can attack devices when spyware is installed on mobile devices.
When you install an application that contains malicious code, Mac and Android systems are vulnerable. These can include legitimate apps that have been reworked with malicious code, malicious apps with fake names, or fake download links.
How to Determine if Your Connection is Secure
To determine if your connection is secure, you can check the URL of a website. If it uses HTTPS, your connection is secure. The browser may also display an icon next to the address bar to indicate that your data is encrypted.
How to Manage the Router
To access the Fastweb router, you need the following IP addresses: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1, and 192.168.1.254.
How to Verify if the Modem is Not Working Properly
To verify if the modem is not working properly, check the LEDs:
- Power Source: This light indicates if the modem is connected and powered on correctly. In this case, the light should be steady instead of flashing.
- Electrical Connectivity (ADSL, VDSL, or Fiber): This light indicates if the modem is properly connected to the telephone exchange.
Definition of Encrypted DNS Traffic
Unauthorized access to DNS settings, or DNS hijacking, is a commonly used method of attack for stealing private data. It forcibly redirects online traffic to fake websites or shows alternative content.
How Malware Spreads
Malware is typically spread through the internet or email messages. Criminal hackers can use many other methods to spread and infect victims’ devices, such as infected files attached to phishing emails.
How Computer Viruses Spread
Computer viruses can be transmitted through the internet, email, or simply by browsing the internet. Virus, trojan horse, keylogger, worm, and backdoor are among the most common categories of malware.
Factors that Increase the Probability of Device Infection with Malware
Cybercriminals often use a combination of social engineering techniques and malware implementation to maximize the probability of infecting users’ computers.
How to Restore a Secure Connection
To restore a secure connection, you can disable secure connection in the browser window before establishing a secure connection. In the browser window where the secure connection procedure is displayed, click the Cancel button to disable the secure connection.
How to Overcome the Inability to Establish a Secure Connection
If a message prevents the creation of a secure connection, follow these steps:
- Close the browser page.
- Click on Settings.
- Click on Accounts.
- After clicking on Accounts, scroll down.
- Now, check the box that says "Automatically sync data."
How to Access a Router Remotely
To start using remote management:
- If not already done, enable router access.
- Click on Advanced, then Remote Management.
- Choose to enable remote management.
- Determine whether to allow the router to access a single computer or multiple computers within an IP range.
When the Modem is Not Working Properly
If none of the modem lights are illuminated, it means that it is not functioning. Therefore, you should check the power cable.
Also, check both the coaxial and power cables to ensure that there are no frayed or loose connections. Check all modem cables.
Best DNS Options
Some of the best DNS options are:
- Improved DNS performance by Google: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
- Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
- Quad9: 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112
- OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220