{"id":4839,"date":"2023-03-08T02:56:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T02:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/?p=4839"},"modified":"2023-03-08T22:39:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T22:39:08","slug":"hacked-modem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/hacked-modem\/","title":{"rendered":"Hacked Modem: How To Tell You Have a Hacked Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Most modems today come as gateways (modem-router combos). So when talking about a hacked modem<\/strong>, we might as well look at a hacked router\/gateway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There have been cases of hackers modifying cable modems to enable free internet access, and people with such skills can also get into your router for malicious reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So how can you tell if someone has access to your networking device? Let’s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n Separate modems, standalone routers, or gateways get hacked in either of these two ways.<\/p>\n\n\n As the name suggests, remote management enables you to access and control your router remotely via the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Activating this feature opens up your device to access by you and hackers.<\/p>\n\n\n Router vulnerabilities, such as outdated firmware and weak passwords, make it easy for hackers to access your network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your system is if you haven’t changed the default login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
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How Does a Modem Get Hacked?<\/h2>\n\n\n
If You’ve Enabled Remote Management<\/h3>\n\n\n
If There Are Network Vulnerabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n