Bypassing carrier-grade NAT solutions (double NAT)
Bypassing carrier-grade NAT solutions (double NAT)
You're right to be concerned—they might be accessing your information without permission.
Another concern I dislike is that I only use Plex through one specific port, which is password protected and offers a secure connection. Am I still exposed? P.S. I really enjoy it but find it extremely risky. I’ve already uninstalled everything and am now trying to understand networking and security more broadly.
You have no clue what’s happening behind the scenes; it’s possible an attacker could intercept your data easily. Your traffic flows through their network setup, leaving them in control of how it’s handled. The network layers are completely hidden from you, which is something I wouldn’t do personally. Since your data isn’t yours and your credentials aren’t secure, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages yourself. Offering such a service for free means your information is being accessed in ways you probably don’t want. Assess the risks on your own—are you willing to take that chance?
I am having the same issue as you, even in 2020, i use jio for opening and forwarding port through NAT , one thing can be considered is to contact isp technician and ask them to put your router (either by ip or mac) in DMZ server by configuring the default gateway (CGN having a specific public ip) being used to provide your router an internet connection, that will bypass the firewall at CGN and your router will have access to all the ports and ip connections now you can configure it at your router level firewall. In my case , i have contacted today and waiting for a reply