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Insecure?
13-08-2019 11:05 PM
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Hi,
Just moved from Virgin Media to Plusnet. Also recently changed from Linux to Windows 10.
Just using the built in Windows 10 firewall.
Went to the GRC Shields Up website, and did a scan. I was alarmed to find that I failed the port scan test, which previously with Linux/Virgin Media I was 100% 'TruStealth'
The ports are 22, 53, 80, 110, 443, 500, 501, 502, 600 - 614.
On my Plusnet Hub One router, there are not a great deal of firewall options to adjust.
My question is, what can I do to improve my security? Perhaps it is due to Windows 10? (I am new to Win 10. been using Linux for ages)
Thanks.
Re: Insecure?
13-08-2019 11:48 PM
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It may well be due to your Windows 10 configuration - as I've just run a full GRC Shields Up scan using macOS 10.14.6 (Plusnet Hub One etc.) and received a 100% "TruStealth".
Hopefully some knowledgable folk will give you some advice on how best to configure your system.
Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 8:28 AM - edited 14-08-2019 8:29 AM
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Got 2 laptops here running W10. One runs a full blown virus package, the other just has Windows 10 defender running on it. Both come up with 100% TruStealth. I don't use PN own router so can't help there but running the W10 laptop with Windows defender on it direct through the modem (no router) still shows 100% TruStealth.
As @toggie101 says, you might need to dig somewhat into the security side of W10 (i.e. windows firewall) and see what the settings are - mine are on defaults. Might pay to run some Malware software.
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Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 8:36 AM
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I was looking at just the Windows firewall and router configuration page, these are quite locked down however.
What I just found out is there are more broadband firewall settings when I log into my Plusnet members account. Mine was set to off, so selected low, and re-run the tested again. Now shows all stealthed!
Just threw me a bit, as I thought all router firewall stuff would be controlled on the router configuration page itself, not the Plusnet website member area.
Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 8:47 AM
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I guess this is because the Shields Up website is testing the VPNs router firewall this time?
Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 9:03 AM
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@OhWell wrote: What I just found out is there are more broadband firewall settings when I log into my Plusnet members account. Mine was set to off, so selected low, and re-run the tested again. Now shows all stealthed!
Thanks for the heads up. Didn't even know that section even existed. I'll go have a nosey!
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Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 10:32 AM - edited 14-08-2019 10:33 AM
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@OhWell I have always had the broadband firewall set to high and have never had anything that I wanted blocked as a consequence
Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 11:04 AM
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Also, do you use VPNs, file sharing (torrents) or any other services that might use certain ports?
Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 2:09 PM - edited 14-08-2019 2:14 PM
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I am referring to the the broadband firewall setting in the online Plusnet member account
Yes to the second question
ps On Windows 10
Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 7:50 PM
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I was at my parents house today, and they got the Sky Hub. As an experiment I did the SU test on that, and that too was failing, albeit just on the respond to ping test.
Went into the router settings, disabled the respond to ping on wan settings, and voila that too passes with flying colours.
Why can't the ISPs just set these as default if they are a potential risk...
Re: Insecure?
14-08-2019 9:45 PM
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It isn't really a very severe test - I have Plusnet's port blocking switched off entirely - but because all these routers use NAT you have to have a very poor network set-up to fail on Shields Up!
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