CSS Integration & Communications

Recently we have received a large number of calls regarding Internet problems as reported by customers. The customer loses the internet every 15 minutes to an hour and must repower to get back online. We have identified this specifically with customers using their own wifi routers, and in most case specifically Netgear and Netgear Nighthawk routers. There is a global cyber attack against these internet routers which infects the units and causes havoc. The malware is called VPNFilter. The only fix is to update to the latest version of the firmware, and reset the unit to factory defaults then set the unit up from scratch. This works in most cases however in some the router is not repairable. In addition the newer routers use a new protocol named AC and runs in the 5ghz band. Wireless access hangs and drops using this new protocol, we suggest always choose the 2Ghz version, typically they set up the wireless SSID”s like “Netgear” and “Netgear5”, forget the 5ghz (5) version and choose the 2 ghz.

VPNFilter malware still making waves We take a look at VPNFilter malware, which is still out there and causing trouble for certain models of routers worldwide. What is it? And is your device on the list? Read on.

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