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Question about security of Telus modem's GUI
Hello, I had a few quick questions regarding the security of the Telus modem GUI (http://192.168...). The IP uses "http", not "https", so I'm wondering how secure/safe it is to be updating my...
I believe that HTTP is fine for accessing your router as access is only permitted if you are on the local network. Your home network/computer would have to be compromised for this to be a concern. I don't think wired vs WiFi would make any difference security wise.
I can't comment on the My WiFi app as I'm unsure how it is connecting to your router.
FuzzyLogic
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Community Power UserI believe that HTTP is fine for accessing your router as access is only permitted if you are on the local network. Your home network/computer would have to be compromised for this to be a concern. I don't think wired vs WiFi would make any difference security wise.
I can't comment on the My WiFi app as I'm unsure how it is connecting to your router.
Thanks for your feedback FuzzyLogic, it's appreciated. Are there any signs to look for to see if a home network is compromised? Would the modem settings be different/changed, or things like the SSID passwords be different? Does it make sense in your opinion to be updating the admin and SSID passwords periodically just to be safe?
My thoughts would be that the wireless network is the most vulnerable as someone outside your home can access it without making a physical ethernet connection. There are some ways to make your wireless network(s) more secure. Essentially change the SSID name, set it to NOT broadcast, and make the password very strong. Change them all from the default. Here are some tips:
- FuzzyLogic
It's always advisable to change the default password. For me I consider that adequate as access is limited to your local network.
As for your local network security a good place to start would be the Telus My Wi-Fi app. It shows you all the devices that connected to your network over the last week. From there you can track down what these are and hopefully they are all valid devices.
