Mar 17, 2014 paul moore, an it consultant, discovered that the super hub 2 router can leak users security information every time the device is rebooted. Zenobia hegde june, 2017 researchers from context information security have discovered a flaw in virgin media wireless home routers, allowing them to gain unauthorised administrativelevel access to the devices. After reverse engineering software from the super hub 2 and super hub 2ac, manufactured by netgear, contexts jan mitchell and andy monaghan discovered. Virgin media super hub 2 router can be hacked youtube.
Jun 12, 2017 virgin medias super hub gets hit by another big security flaw. Superhub 2 weak security virgin media community 3762917. Authentication automatic shared key automatic wep encryption wep 64bit. A recently resolved flaw in virgin media wireless home routers gave hackers a means to gain unauthorised administrativelevel access to the devices. Virgin media rushes to patch security flaw in super hub.
You can exceed the quality of this cable by using webro hd100 which is superior to that used by virgin. Nov 29, 2019 virgin media to offer 350mpbs broadband to residential customers. Founded in 2006, it has been a subsidiary of liberty global plc since 20. And sure enough, the hub 3 is capable of supporting download speeds up to 1gb. Last week it emerged that cable broadband isp virgin media uk had begun deploying a new firmware update v9. Mar 11, 2014 last week, security researcher paul moore reported that a vulnerability in virgin medias super hub and super hub 2 routers produced by netgear could be exploited to hijack the devices. Virgin media uk upgrade broadband routers with intelligent.
I really know very little about it all, other than it has worked for years, without apparent problems, and if visitors have used my passphrase as printed. Hi andybundy, thank you, and not condescending at all. Encryption means that the wifi signal is scrambled so that unauthorised computers and devices are unable to understand the data being transmitted across your wifi network. I did read something about setting up the phone to use encryption so the hub will not interfere with the packets so that may be worth exploring with the manufacture. The security issue arises due to the device bringing up the wireless network without using any form of encryption, allowing anyone located nearby to view the users password. Virginmedia superhub2 screenshot wireless primary network. Identified by it consultant paul moore, virgin media superhub routermodem combo devices leak users passwords every time they reboot. Discover how to get more out of your connection virgin media. The new router is virgin media s fastest to date and features improved wifi hardware to provide speedy and reliable connectivity throughout. While other broadband suppliers such as bt and talktalk are going down the.
Virgin media promises fix for wifi vulnerability in super. Virgin media actually have their rg6 cable custom made for them and you cannot buy the exact same cable. Jun 23, 2017 virgin media router security flap follows weak password expose. Sep 23, 2017 guys, is it possible to set up a vpn on a virgin media superhub 3, the current version doesnt support pptp not sure what that means but a lot of chat on the vm support forum. Bug invasion of virgin media super hub who will be the.
Virgin media told me i need to change my router password due to security concerns. Find out about your super hub router security with our help and advice. The super hub 2ac also uses this password by default, but has the additional requirement of a perdevice wps pin. After reverse engineering software from the super hub 2 and super hub 2ac, manufactured by netgear. Intel coughs to puma cpu flaw that hit virgin media hub 3. Virgin super hub 2 security bug act now to close the. Want to check your emails on your laptop in the garden.
Keywords on the virginmedia superhub2 wireless primary network ssid1. Virgin media super hub 2 wireless primary network ssid1. If this is your wifi network configure the router to wpa2 personal aes security type. However, what to do when vpn just wont work with virgin media router. It is in fact custom made aluminium tri shielded cable. The super hub and your computer are now connected wirelessly. How to use any website that is blocked by virgin media hd.
The superhub is the router that comes with it and im having so many problems trying to. These are, by default, 12 characters long, with a mix of cases and numbers. Welcome to sim uk today i will tell you the truth about virgin media and the hub 3. Mobiledesktop only wrapper from medium breakpoint to no limit breakpoint. Oct 24, 2012 i have recently moved into my girlfriends brother house and they have virgin fibre optic broadband.
May 14, 2017 welcome to sim uk today i will tell you the truth about virgin media and the hub 3. Jun, 2017 researchers from context information security have discovered a flaw in virgin media wireless home routers, allowing them to gain unauthorised administrativelevel access to the devices. The massive number of wifi connectivity complaints from super hub 2 users majorly after installing the latest ios 11. This is a fast and very easy trick that can work even if youre not a virgin media customer. March 6, 2014 broadband encryption hacking hijacking identify theft security. Jun, 2017 flaw in virgin medias super hub leaves it open to attack from connected devices posted by. Virgin media to offer 350mpbs broadband to residential customers. Remote workers simply receive a software client program to establish a secure connection to your head office. Hi on the super hub 3 web admin interface how do you enable wpa2psk with aes. I have recently moved into my girlfriends brother house and they have virgin fibre optic broadband. Virgin media has its headquarters in hook, hampshire, united kingdom. It has been reported that virgin media has urged its virgin media has told 800,000 customers to change their passwords to protect against being hacked. Wireless radio for the virgin media super hub 2router sceenshot back to the virgin media super hub 2 super hub gui super hub sign out wireless radio home advanced settings wireless wireless radio help help wireless frequency 2.
How to enable vpn access through the virgin media superhub. The virgin media hub uses the latest wireless technology, called wireless n, to send a strong and reliable signal throughout your entire home to all your devices at the same time. Flaw in virgin media super hub leaves it open to attack it. A recently resolved flaw in virgin media wireless home routers gave hackers a. After reverse engineering software from the super hub 2 and super hub. After reverse engineering software from the super hub 2 and super hub 2ac, manufactured by netgear, contexts. Security shortcomings in software from the super hub 2 and super hub 2ac, manufactured by netgear, were. Virgin media have come under scrutiny recently for issuing routers with.
If youre a customer of uk isp virgin media and connect with the super hub 2 or super hub 2ac you ll. Virgin media hub 3 0 firmware full guides for download and. Following several queries we can confirm that all super hub 2 devices use changeme as the default password for administrative access. The hub 4 boasts more antennae than its predecessor, the hub 3, meaning it can manage multiple devices at the same time around. All you need to do is select your router model number from our list below. Quick update on the virgin media hub 3 cable router. Virgin media was forced to issue a software update for its super hub 2 and super hub 2ac. Flaw in virgin medias super hub leaves it open to attack. Its packed with tips, hints and helpful answers about our products and services. Talk to other friendly customers and members of the virgin media. Grab the isolation cable and connect the thick end to the virgin media wall socket. Existing virgin media customers can now get their hands on a brand new router if they want to new customers get it by. The most common way to protect a wifi network is to enable the wifi routers builtin encryption options. Jun, 2017 hacking the virgin media super hub jun 2017 our newest blog details how our research team discovered a flaw in virgin media wireless home routers, allowing them to gain unauthorised administrativelevel access to the devices.
If you run a virgin media superhub or superhub 2, your network is not secure. Late 2017 virgin media hub 3 update massive issues. Not until quite recently a weakness in virgin medias wireless home internet routers could help hackers gain access and control of the software. It is possible to use it in modem only mode although i appreciate you will lose use of the router bit modem mode on your virgin media hub. Customers using the virgin media super hub 3 will receive the update automatically. Your username is usually the email address that you gave us when you registered for my virgin media. The virgin media light on the super hub 2 should stop blinking and go solid blue. Clearly the irony of calling any bundled router super is lost on virgin. The problem relates to the way the routers software design. What computer software does roblox need to work eg xp vista windows 7. Wireless primary network ssid1 for the virgin media super hub 2router sceenshot back to the virgin media super hub 2 super hub gui super hub sign out 2. Existing virgin media customers can now get their hands on a brand new router if they want to new customers get it. Security flaw found in virgin media super hub 2 choose. Context researchers found vulnerabilities in virgin media super.
If you are having issues connecting to your office or university from home and youre on a virgin superhub connection, please follow this video if you cannot vpn in. Backups encrypted but key was the same across all uk hubs. Superhub 3 and aes encryption virgin media community. If youre already a virgin media customer but dont have a my virgin media account, you can register now. Security shortcomings in software from the super hub 2 and super hub 2ac. This could be the superhub 4, the follow up to the super hub 3. We have articles, videos and troubleshooting guides for all your queries. The new router is virgin media s fastest to date and features improved wifi hardware to provide speedy and reliable connectivity throughout customers homes. The intelligent wifi software update rolls out from march 12, 2019. Virgin media s super hub gets hit by another big security flaw.
Also, it seems that superhub 3 blocks encryption protocols that differ from pptp. Wifi networks secured with wpa encryption require the use of a network security key. If youre a customer of uk isp virgin media and connect with the super hub 2 or super hub 2ac youll be pleased to know the company patched a significant security flaw during may. So youre still getting superfast broadband speeds, plus the freedom of connecting wirelessly. Virgin media patches routers after researchers find flaw virgin media has patched its wireless routers to fix a flaw that could allow attackers to gain unauthorised administrativelevel access to. Whether its tv, mobile, home phone or our superfast broadband services, virgin media is all about switching people on to new possibilities while making our customers lives easier, brighter and a bit. Flaw in virgin media super hub leaves it open to attack. Quick update on the virgin media hub 3 cable router latency. Virgin media fixes security flaw in superhub 2 and 2ac backup. If this is your wifi network configure the router to wpa2 personal aes.
Jun 12, 2017 virgin media resolves flaw in config backup for super hub routers backups encrypted but key was the same across all uk hubs by john leyden 12 jun 2017 at 08. Every virgin media hub is preconfigured with its own ssid often found on the underside of the unit, but this can be changed manually after the wifi router has been set up. Virgin media router security flap follows weak password. Virgin media hit by second router security risk in two weeks.
It isnt either wf100 or for that matter any proprietary webbro cable. Researchers from context information security have discovered a flaw in virgin media wireless home routers, allowing them to gain unauthorised administrativelevel access to the devices. Wireless router encryption apa and wep virgin media. Recently, you may have received a letter andor email from virgin media explaining that a device on your network could have a vulnerability known as padding oracle on downgraded legacy encryption poodle. Because virgin media arent doing anything about it, and. Virgin super hub 2 security bug act now to close the hole.
I have tried changing all the encryption settings on the. If youre a customer of uk isp virgin media and connect with the super hub 2 or super hub 2ac youll. Virgin media offers a range of broadband packages and can offer speeds of up to 152mb packages up to 50mb best for streaming movies, uploading photos, shopping and browsing 6x faster than regular. Cable isp virgin media has today launched a series of new wifi updates and products, which are all aimed at boosting the speed of your wireless network around the home via a combination. Hacking the virgin media super hub context information security. Virgin media resolves flaw in config backup for super hub. Virgin super hub 2 security bug act now to close the hole naked. Virgin media issues firmware update to firms hub 3 wifi router and claims significant performance increases. The super hub is a virgin media broadband cable access device. It really is appalling how long hardware manufacturers and isps take to respond to security issues.
Virgin media resolves flaw in config backup for super hub routers. Grab the end of the white coaxial cable and connect to the pokeyout socket on the hub. Virgin media also offers business broadband packages. Virgin media patches routers after researchers find flaw. Jun, 2017 flaw in virgin medias super hub leaves it open to attack from connected devices june, 2017 at 8. After the sevensecond window, the router takes the wifi card offline, enables encryption. Discover how to get more out of your connection a quick guide to your virgin media hub 3. Virgin medias super hub gets hit by another big security. Hp pavilion wont connect to the new virgin media super hub. How to download and update firmware virgin media hub 3 0 firmware download digital photo cameras firmware. Contents the basics six tips for winning wifi 02 hub 3. Virgin media intelligent wifi update bring 3x speed boost.
These are our port forwarding guides for the virgin media routers. When i check the router status it is set to wpa auto for both settings. Oct 20, 2016 cable operator virgin media has patched a security flaw in their netgear based superhub 2 vmdg485 and 2ac vmdg490 broadband routers, which meant that a hacker could abuse a file backup routine for the devices configuration and use it to gain admin level access. It turns out that while this file is encrypted the key is embedded in the binary. On my apple devices i am getting a message lately saying weak security on both 2. Not until quite recently a weakness in virgin media s wireless home internet routers could help hackers gain access and control of the software. One encryption key to rule all routers clearly a bad idea,security,security,virgin media,security,hacking,super hub,context information security,context,router,firmware,securityspotlight. Virgin media super hub 2 router can be hacked there was a warning from virgin media to say over 800,000 virgin media customers need to change the passwords on their routers. We wanted to reassure you following reports in the media about some virgin media routers.
Researchers working with a cyber security firm named context have discovered a bug in the backup configuration of devices exposing them to attacks. Virgin media told us that there are approximately 864,000 super hub 2 routers in customer homes, although those numbers are falling as more customers are upgraded to the hub 3. This video is about how to use any website that has been blocked by virgin media. Updated virgin media reportedly investigating super hub. If you dont see the exact model number in our list try using the port forward. Jun, 2017 if youre a customer of uk isp virgin media and connect with the super hub 2 or super hub 2ac youll be pleased to know the company patched a significant security flaw during may. You can now close the settings page and the wps client software. Make your life easier by using a router configuration software. In the meantime we have requested an update from virgin media. I really know very little about it all, other than it has worked for years, without apparent problems, and if visitors have used my passphrase as printed on the back of the hub they have gained access.
If you use the super hub the default ssid is virginmediaxxxxxxx, where each x represents a digit. Virgin media offers superfast broadband, so it needs a super powered router to handle that. The virgin media community has over half a million members. Virgin media super hub 2 wireless radio router screenshot. Virgin media ireland provides answers to all your broadband questions here.
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