Do you have a router? Check now if you are not in danger

In the homes of hundreds of thousands of Romanians, the internet connection is made through a wireless router. Such equipment is welcome, saving us from many shortcomings, and the prices are not high at all. In addition to these benefits, in certain contexts related to the compromise of the router, simply accessing a website can cause, without you knowing or doing / downloading something, computer virus and subjecting your data to risks unimaginable.

As technology advances and everything tends to be controlled through the Internet, it seems that the dependence on routers is increasing. Few realize that these tools can easily be compromised by benefactors. Few realize that such a device, once compromised, can become a gateway to many and various dangers, not to mention that it can, among many other things, disclose all your traffic on the Internet. Basically, in some scenarios, even if your tablet or computer is turned off, someone with malicious intent can configure them through the router so that they "crack." We will not go into technical details, as they are not the subject of this article.

Let's not forget that setting up and maintaining a router is a big challenge for most. What's more, there are quite a few routers that are no longer produced and supported by the manufacturer, but which are bought through the stores of the country by those who hunt for discounts.

So, if you want to minimize the possibility that your router will allow the entry of all sorts of viruses / malware that will turn your computer into a software bomb, it would be good if you read and implement what is written below.

There are several ways you can check if your router and internet connection are compromised or not. The scan takes a few seconds, you can use any web browser and the operating system used does not matter, because everything is done online and has the gift of clarifying the situation of your connection, but also the router.

We offer you some extremely easy-to-use online tools that allow you to scan your router and Internet connection in seconds, identifying vulnerabilities. You don't have to download anything, just have a few seconds of patience to perform the tests after you have requested the scan. Remember, there are millions of routers with all sorts of security issues and bugs and it is very important for anyone to fix their problems if they are discovered.

How do I know if the router is vulnerable?

To check if the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) functions of your router are compromised, you can access the Rapid7 UPnP Check website. All you have to do is click on "Scan My Router". Another way to check is through ShieldsUP, where you have to click on the "Proceed" button and then "GRC's Instant UPnP Exposure Test".

An equally useful scan can be made through the site chechmyrouter.org, for checking open ports and can be accessed here. Through the same site you can also check if the UPnP functions are compromised.

If the tests are positive for vulnerabilities, go to the FAQ pages of the respective sites or the forums for ways to solve the problem.