Virus present on wireless network
Virus present on wireless network
Hello everyone. I’d like to ask a question. My home router is linked to several devices, and if any of them becomes infected with malware, viruses, or trojans, could my router also get affected? Might it spread the infection to other devices as well? My router uses WPA 2 with a pre-shared key, has firewall enabled with no port forwarding, and has anti-DOS protection active.
Malware is typically crafted for a particular system, but your device and router use different architectures and operating systems. It’s not a common practice since it adds no value unless you’re a high-value target. Still, attackers might try brute-forcing your router using the default credentials to alter settings like DNS. At the very least, update the default password and username if possible.
Ensure your router remains unchanged when expanding connectivity across devices. By design, all devices on the same local network can interact without issues. If a device becomes compromised and exploits a remote vulnerability, it might spread malware to others without altering the router settings. Your Wi-Fi encryption protects against unauthorized access from outside sources. It’s likely your machines are already linked to the network and can communicate with each other and the router. The firewall primarily blocks unwanted incoming internet traffic but doesn’t restrict outgoing communication. Malware on your computer can transmit sensitive information, download more threats, and attempt to infect other devices online or join a botnet.
Sure, it’s unlikely malware could travel that way. A threat from a Mac wouldn’t naturally reach your Android devices through a router unless there’s a specific connection point involved.
Hey there... It's interesting how malware can target different systems in such a unique way. First hitting macOS, then moving to Wi-Fi routers, and finally affecting Android and other devices seems unusual. It might feel more like a creative story than something technical.
It seems a malicious program designed for macOS could potentially impact Android and Windows systems, even though no software was installed on those devices.
In theory, it could happen. In practice, it would be highly improbable. Malware spreads only when a device has open ports and a vulnerable service, and it must be designed to target multiple operating systems.
unless it's cheap with a router, the safer method to reach or set up malware is through one secure device like a camera or PC, rather than going in person to install it.
Endpoint gadgets are usually safe from infection. You might click on something unexpected, download something inappropriate, and then point the finger at hackers. That’s how small business owners generally think things unfold. While vulnerabilities exist for network devices, they often need a major oversight in updates. Hmm, *Cisco Voip* is popping up more. I’m noticing more problems with smartphones, especially iOS ones, and the culprit is usually credit card details. My account was compromised last year after a transaction I made with someone I needed to purchase a part from at work. He used Square on his iPhone. Stick to two-factor authentication and use at least one login method separate from your phone. Hackers aim to damage data or steal payment info, not just disrupt devices.