Netgear has released numerous security updates for dozens of network devices to protect them from new risks discovered by experts. The problems reported in the notes range from "critical" to "medium", while for the update it is necessary to use the Netgear mobile app, access the router settings via a computer or follow the advice from the Netgear support website. The solution differs according to the device that needs to be updated.
There more serious security flaw, among those mentioned by the network hardware manufacturer, allows attackers to take advantage of Netgear devices to install malware remotely. It is present on the game router Nighthawk X4S R7800 and allows attackers to remotely install malware by dangerously infecting the network provided by the device. Netgear classifies this vulnerability as "critical", with a score of 9.4 out of 10.
Another problem reported by the manufacturer concerns the models R6400v2, R6700, R6700v3, R6900 is R7900: the flaw is reported with a score of 8.3 out of 10, so the security risk for users who have these routers is "high". Netgear it also reported several other minor flaws on other models of proprietary network routers and peripherals: they are not serious problems, but still worth updating.
Users who have Netgear network devices, especially those reported in this news, should urgently visit the official website of the manufacturer, check if your router has available updates not yet installed, and install them.
The installation procedure can be a little difficult on some models, especially for less prepared users. The official Netgear support site, fully translated into Italian, which has specific guides for each device released can come to the rescue. The update can almost always be performed from the control panel via browser (the address is 192.168.1.1), via mobile app, or by following the manufacturer's instructions.