FBI asks Americans to reboot their routers

[KeepItReal]

This was in the USA Today this morning.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2018/05/29/fbi-asks-americans-reboot-their-routers-stop-vpnfilter-malware/650867002/

 

A good reminder to routinely update your router software, change password from default and reboot...

 

http://www.alltop9.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Top-Funny-Cool-Wi-Fi-Router-Names-1.png

[+ Charlie]

But I have no idea how to re-boot my router! It was set up by Spectrum when I moved in, and I don't know anything about how it works.

[Guy Fawkes]

When all else fails; Power off then power on.

[Moondance]

When all else fails; Power off then power on.

If only it had been that easy for the folks who rebooted Roseanne.

[KeepItReal]

But I have no idea how to re-boot my router! It was set up by Spectrum when I moved in, and I don't know anything about how it works.

You have Spectrum? I am sorry to hear that. The pain must be unbearable!! lol Switch it off, count to ten, switch it back on!

Edited June 2, 2018 by KeepItReal

[Walker1]

Why-so they can add their spyware to your router?

[samhexum]

FBI asks Americans to reboot their routers

But I have no idea how to re-boot my router! It was set up by Spectrum when I moved in, and I don't know anything about how it works.