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AlexM271's avatar
AlexM271
Tuning in
15 days ago

Hi, my AVG app has warned me that my router may have been hacked.

Hi, AVG notifing me that my network/router has a problem. Warned under something called "man in the middle " protocol. Suggests a firmware update or to use a VPN. Previous repeated scans have been fine. Any suggestions as to fix this thanks.

  • pete_at_home's avatar
    pete_at_home
    15 days ago

    Unless you have opened up lots of port forwarding or DMZ, then AVG are simply trying to get you to sign up for their VPN.

    If you're not sure or really trust AVG then factory reset the modem & scan again.   It's almost impossible to install rouge code on any Docsis router.

     

  • pete_at_home's avatar
    pete_at_home
    Superfast
    15 days ago

    Unless you have opened up lots of port forwarding or DMZ, then AVG are simply trying to get you to sign up for their VPN.

    If you're not sure or really trust AVG then factory reset the modem & scan again.   It's almost impossible to install rouge code on any Docsis router.

     

  • Tudor's avatar
    Tudor
    Very Insightful Person
    15 days ago

    There are no known ‘hacks’ of any VM hubs.

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    Alessandro Volta
    14 days ago

    Alex, do you have more Wi-Fi network components that just a VM Hub ?

    I'm pondering if a Wi-Fi Repeater or similar could be mistaken for a "man in the middle" attack.

  • AlexM271's avatar
    AlexM271
    Tuning in
    14 days ago

    Many thanks to the posters who responded, deeply appreciated. In short, DMZ was disabled and still is. There were 2 ring extenders that did nothing and have now been removed. AVG package up for renewal soon 😜 Reset router and rescanned, all appears good again. Many thanks to all 👍

    • Sephiroth's avatar
      Sephiroth
      Alessandro Volta
      14 days ago

      I suggest you scrap AVG and go for Malwarebytes.  Especially so if others can second my suggestion.