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    DHCP fixed IP on IoT devices as additional security measurement

    I have isolated all my IoT devices on a separate wired guest network and on a separate wireless guest network. DHCP is turned on for those guest networks. Does it make sense to now, as an additional security measurement, log in to each IoT device and make its IP static and to set to the IP it...
  2. Julio Urquidi

    Charter Communications Goes With CUJO AI For Customer Security and Privacy

    Spectrum customers will be getting in-home protection and privacy services based on CUJO AI’s nextgen artificial intelligence platform. Details are scarce; however the new service is targeting Spectrum’s 24 million internet subscribers, providing a "personalized customer experience, offer...
  3. P

    how do I restrict music streamer's access to certain devices on my LAN

    I have a Auralic Aries music streamer connected (wirelessly and wired) to my home network and would like to "isolate" it's access to a NAS drive containing music files. I control the Aries through an iPhone and iPad app. I'm not quite sure how to do this or if it's even possible using my set...
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    A look at home routers, and a surprising bug in Linux/MIPS

    Interesting papers about software safety in home routers. https://cyber-itl.org/2018/12/07/a-look-at-home-routers-and-linux-mips.html
  5. Skeptical.me

    VPN and IP question

    So, if I'm using, say, a ProtonVPN server that has a dedicated IP, can I use Merlin-Wrt to block ALL IP addresses other than the Proton IP? And if I had some forwarded ports would this make the port forwarding more secure? Hope that makes sense. :-)
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    IDS Monitoring and Alerts

    New to Merlin here. Last night, first night running, I noticed (surprisingly, but not surprisingly) the following in the IDS logs. Is it possible to receive some sort of alert or daily report or something about this sort of thing? I am particularly interested in IDS and what comes up...
  7. B

    Log and Traffic Stat Retention

    Hi everyone.. When the router reboots traffic stats analysis are lost - is it possible to retain this between reboots? Also - if I want to keep logs securely so they can't be wiped in case of a hack - can this be retained somewhere safely via the log server option? If the log server is down...
    • bitmonster
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    • asus logging logs merlin security traffic analyzer traffic monitoring
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
  8. sfx2000

    New Science Project - WiFi/BT scanner and Security Tool

    Inspired by the article here.... floating out an idea... As part of the poll - some options are below the price to develop, some break even, some give me a bit of profit.... I can do it - handheld and battery powered, with a local display, and a couple of buttons to change modes, totally...
    • sfx2000
    • Thread
    • bluetooth kickstarter scanner scienceproject security wifi
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Other Discussions
  9. C

    Security Systems for Smart Homes

    Okay, I got a Lenovo Smart Display, and I can tell how life-changing these smart home devices are. Like the features available in the Smart Display is just so much more optimal than any other smart home devices. Love the camera shutter feature as well, makes me less paranoid. From there, I have...
  10. Sky

    [RT-AC87R] AiProtection Two Way IPS define "Top Client"

    Greetings, all! Sky here. I'm wondering if someone can help me decipher the AiProtection reports from our RT-AC87R's. We run a couple of these on two separate LANS. Most of the report(s) I "get" but one I don't quite understand. What is "Top Client"? It seems to be the "conduit" vs. the...
  11. S

    Has my RT-AC68U been hacked? Odd 2-Way IPS hits!

    Hi all. I had a look at my RT-AC68u router firmware this morning and noticed under the 2Way IPS protection page that I have had some Client Device Infected hits. Well this sent me into panic mode thinking my laptop had some malware, however the laptop has had a full scan with latest definitions...
  12. sfx2000

    [PSA] - make sure you're using WPA2 w/AES, disable TKIP

    Rough week for WiFi and Security... TKIP is truly broken - security folks have found a flaw in the RC4 handling and responses that can disclose the plaintext for pre-shared keys. Proof of concept here -- https://github.com/vanhoefm/woot2018/tree/master/wpasupp-oracle More info here --...
  13. Julio Urquidi

    Netgear Armor Security Service Is Now Available

    Originally announced during CES 2018, Netgear Armor Powered by Bitdefender is now available for the Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi router (R7000P) and the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router (R6900P). Downloadable via a firmware update, Armor was designed to protect and combat...
  14. Julio Urquidi

    New TP-Link Kasa Outdoor Camera and Smart Wi-Fi Plug Ready For Pre-Order

    TP-Link has announced two additions to its Kasa Smart Home product line. TP-Link’s new Kasa Cam Outdoor Camera is built within a IP65 rated casing designed to withstand the elements, operating within temperatures ranging from -4˚F to 109˚F. The camera provides a 130° field of view at 1080p and...
  15. Natey2

    RT-AC88U AiProtection Security Alerts

    I'm seeing this in my router AiProtection tab, under the Two-Way Intrusion Prevention System: Looks like it's from some University in China, trying to access my outdoor security camera. And other different security alerts for that camera too. Anything I should be really worried about?
  16. thiggins

    Better News About WPA3 Device Support

    (Image credit: Actiontec) The WPA3 Certification announced yesterday revealed that only one of the four mechanisms described when WPA3 was first announced earlier this year is included in the Certification. The mandatory Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) method replaces WPA2's...
  17. U

    SmallNetBuilder - Secure By Default certification test

    As security concerns, cyberattack sophistication and the enormous and increasing attack surface of the Internet of Things (IoT) devices ramps up, has SmallNetBuilder considered adding a "Secure By Default" or some other very clear indication that a newly reviewed networking infrastructure device...
  18. Julio Urquidi

    QNAP Updates Entry-Level Rackmount NASes, Adds pfSense VM

    QNAP updated its TS-x32XU line of SMB-level rack-mounted NASes. Available in 4-bay, 8-bay or 12-bay models, with single or redundant power supplies, these refreshed NASes are powered by a new 64-bit Alpine AL-324 ARMv8 Cortex-A57 quad-core 1.7 GHz processor by Annapurna Labs, and DDR4 memory...
  19. thiggins

    Wi-Fi Alliance Says New Certification Can Protect Open Networks

    The Wi-Fi Alliance on Tuesday announced Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Enhanced Open, a certification program that provides improved security in open Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi Enhanced Open provides protection where user authentication is not desired or distribution of credentials is impractical, such as in...
  20. Julio Urquidi

    Bullguard Releases Free-To-Use Smart Home Security Scanner For IoT

    Bullguard’s Dojo Intelligent IoT Vulnerability Scanner (DIS) is an app (Android and iOS) that runs security risk assessments and scores home environments that have smart home products like cameras, lights, smart locks, as well as computers and similar items. In order for DIS to give the final...
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