Been having this issue for 2 weeks now. The issue first began when i switched voice option from English to Japanese in Dragons Dogma 2. My connectivity has been busted ever since.
Anytime I launch any game on Steam now, my wired internet connection fizzles out and i'm forced onto WiFi which is significantly slower. The only way for my wired internet connection to return is when i run "netsh int ip reset" in command prompt and restart my PC.
I've tried pretty much everything that i've read with regard to troubleshooting tips across various forums. I've uninstalled and reinstalled Steam as well. No difference. It's not my antivirus. It's not my firewall. I've reset my router numerous times with no effect.
I'm really at a loss at this point. The issue originally occurred so randomly when i've never had an issue since. And since then it simply won't operate as intended.
My current assumption is that it's something to do with my ISP (Comcast). I've read that the way Steam operates is similar to P2P/torrenting, and I may have issues with my ISP related to torrents that's now causing them to throttle/impact my ethernet when P2P is detected. I have no issues or slowdowns when using my PC normally. Speedtests return the expected results.
If anyone can please help me out here I would greatly appreciate it. Connectivity issues seem to be a common problem for Steam users, but thus far past forums searches and the contents therein haven't been helpful in resolving my issue.

Anyone use Kaspersky VPN for torrenting? I got two violation letters from Comcast so I should probably start using a VPN. I already use their antivirus software and it’s decent. Pricing is $27 for the first year then about $45 annually after. Thoughts?

Hey friends! I've been with Comcast for almost 20 years now. We used to get McAfee antivirus through them, then they switched us over to Norton. But since the start of 2021, we don't have that option anymore. I'm trying to figure out what we should use for antivirus protection now.
I'm looking for suggestions on good antivirus software, especially anything related to Xfinity antivirus for PC. What's everyone using these days for their antivirus needs? Would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations.

We're seeing a flood of incoming half-panicked posts about looming cyber attacks. You're going to hear even more over the coming weeks and months. I'm not here to tell you whether these are valid warnings or not. After all, we're here to be prepared, right? So let's be prepared.
Instead I'm going to show you a few things you can do on your own to better weather whatever comes our way. These will help better position you to withstand whatever cybersecurity threats might actually materialize. Don't feel like you have to do all these things right this instant. Instead, adapt them to your preparedness style and consider them ongoing goals to keep working on.

Standard preps

Having extra food, water, medicine, and other supplies on hand is as important for cybersecurity threats as it is for severe weather. If you're brand new to preparedness, a "good enough" measure is one gallon of drinkable water per person per day, and 2000 calories of food per person per day. Almost nobody actually needs exactly 2000 calories, and much of your hydration actually comes from the foods you eat. But in an emergency situation, these numbers are going to keep you alive. Don't forget your pets!
Other standard-issue preparedness steps are important too. Learn first aid. Keep extra toothpaste, bar soap, toilet paper, and over-the-counter medications on hand. Know what to do if your home catches fire. Upgrade your doors to have deadbolts (and if you've never changed the locks since you purchased, call a locksmith and tell them you want all your locks re-keyed; you don't know how many spare keys are floating around out there). Have some backup power options (USB power banks are a great place to start). Have some flashlights and lanterns. Have offline media that doesn't require a network (like Blu-Rays and a TV antenna) or power (books, board games, puzzles, etc).
And most importantly, get to know your neighbors. If things truly go sideways, whether it's a 3-day power outage or extreme civil unrest, knowing the people around you is crucial.

Install a REAL firewall

The wifi router you got from your ISP or bought from Wal-Mart 10 years ago probably isn't that great. Even though they have firewalls built in, most ISP-issued routers (at least for Verizon, Xfinity / Comcast, and AT&T) have remote management tools built in. This allows your ISP to do things like see your wireless password or what devices you have connected, or even open ports remotely. And if your ISP can do it, so can a successful attacker.
A standalone, industrial-strength firewall like OPNsense can be installed on any old PC you have laying around, or you can buy new low-power hardware to run it (I personally like Protectli). You need two network adapters, and you'll plug your ISP into one side and your home network into the other. If you're using your ISP's wireless router, this is a great time to consider buying a new one. A new, third-party (Amplifi, Netgear, Dlink, and TP-Link are good brands) router + a standalone firewall means your ISP's management tools all get shut down, and provides very strong protection against outside attackers.
PFsense is another option, and IP Fire is probably the simplest for new users. They're all free. Whatever you go with, make sure you disable UPnP. Long story short, this was helpful 20 years ago but is unnecessary and a security risk today. UPnP allows any device to punch whatever holes in your firewall it wants.

Skip the cloud

Buy or build some network-attached storage (NAS). Put simply, this is a pile of hard drives connected to your home network. If you want maximum simplicity, buy a NAS from a trustworthy vendor like Synology (arguably the best security track record), QNAP, Buffalo, or TerraMaster (note: TerraMaster is a Chinese company and if you use one of their devices, consider replacing the operating system with something like TrueNAS). Pre-built NASes like these are made for consumers, so they're usually the easiest for non-technical people to get up and running.
If you want to save on cost or reuse old hardware, you can use operating systems like TrueNAS, unRAID, or OpenMediaVault to build your own NAS. I personally use TrueNAS and it's great, but it has a learning curve that might be too much for brand new users. OpenMediaVault is arguably the simplest to get running. unRAID strikes a very good balance between the two.
For maximum security, you should never connect your NAS to the internet. This means you won't be able to access your photos, media, and other files on the go. There are ways around this, and there are ways to do this with some degree of security. But for now, keep everything local.

Freeze your credit

You can freeze your credit report for free. This makes it almost impossible for someone who steals your identity to open up new lines of credit. Here are direct links to the three major credit agencies' freeze programs:
https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze/
https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html
https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze
"Identity protection" and "credit monitoring" have their role, but they usually work after the fact. It's like hiring a security company but all they do is let you know that your home has been robbed. A credit freeze will lock down your credit report so that even if you personally show up at a bank with photo ID at a bank to open a new line of credit, they will turn you down until you un-freeze your report.
Everyone should keep their credit reports frozen at all times unless they are actively looking for credit, and then it should only be opened temporarily for a few days.

Dumb down your home

There's a saying in cybersecurity: the "s" in "IoT" stands for security. "Smart" home devices are notorious for having poor security. Do you really need your washing machine to email you when your laundry is done? Is it absolutely imperative that you have the ability to control your thermostat from the other side of the planet? Are you unable to function without your bidet controlled by Alexa?
This can be challenging, because a lot of "smart" home stuff is convenient. But if you can turn your range on remotely, so can an attacker. If you can unlock your front door or open your garage door remotely, so can an attacker. Even benign things like lights are a problem. You may think "so what if an attacker turns my lights on", but the real question is "what if an attacker writes a script to toggle my lights 10 times per second and starts a fire".
Don't throw out your fridge just because it's "smart". Instead, disconnect it from the internet. Or as an intermediate-level fix, set up a rule in your new firewall to block all traffic to and from the fridge. And when it comes time for a new appliance, look for a dumb one.
Other things like home cameras can be done offline using an MVR-based system with local storage. And some vendors, like Eufy, bridge the gap with relatively simple app-based cameras that only use local storage.

Think before you install

There are so many trojan applications out there that are either malicious or incompetent. Maybe that cheap antivirus you bought does the job now, but their back-end infrastructure is weak and actively being exploited by attackers removing signatures of their malware. Stick to name-brand, trustworthy applications and providers. Yeah, I know it's fun to install that "FREE FAECBOK EMOJIII ++++" toolbar or whatever, but it's probably malware.
This is true for mobile apps as well as desktop apps: don't install it unless you need it, and if you do need it, look for trustworthy alternatives from brands you recognize. Just because "SuperHappy Guaranteed Fun Antivirus" has 5 million positive reviews doesn't mean it isn't malware.
Windows' built-in antivirus is actually very good. This is overkill for 99.999% of the population but if you have multiple Windows devices and want maximum security, use a different brand of protection on the other device. MalwareBytes is good, if not a little annoying. Old standards like AVG, Avast, and Avira have gone way downhill.

Finally: calm down

You're going to see a ton of panic and hysterics in the news, on social media, and elsewhere. Calm down. Take a deep breath. Some of it may be based on a nugget of truth, but much of it will be speculation at best and propaganda at worst. Yes, I know the Insta account that posted it is called "Only True American Patriots USA USA USA" or "RAW UNFILTERED TRUTH" or "uncucked patriot" but that doesn't mean it isn't a spammer ... or a foreign operative. China and Russia are openly engaging in disinformation campaigns, and what they want more than anything is for you to believe them.
If you read something (be it on Reddit, some prepper forum, Fox News, or CNN) that makes you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, anger, or fear, that's an excellent indicator that you may be reading propaganda. Maybe it came from a hostile country, maybe it came from a domestic source with an agenda to push. Whatever the source, stop, think, and verify.

Buenas gente, el título es bastante explicativo pero dejo data, estoy usando esta máquina para editar:

Intel 12700 (no K, no overclock) - Cooler de fábrica
32gb de RAM
GTX 1660 que prácticamente no tiene uso en el mundo de la edición

Hoy chequee y el CPU me tira 45/50° en Idle, ponele que tengo andando de fondo antivirus y alguna que otra cosa como el GeForce experience, pero ninguna ventana abierta.
Y 100° de forma constante si tengo algún programa de Adobe abierto, que en exigencia sería como gaming. Cuando está más tranqui la cosa puede andar por los 95° y ha llegado a picos de 105° en exigencia.
Lo controlo con el HWiNFO y al pasar 100° Intel empieza a bajar la velocidad de los procesadores y ahí baja la temperatura para estar siempre en 100°. Usando Brave con 20 pestañas abiertas anda en 75° tranqui pero al momento de exigirlo siempre se va a 100°
¿ES NORMAL? ¿Está pensado por Intel para laburar a esta temperatura el CPU?
¿Me compro otro cooler ya mismo antes de que explote?
¿Qué gusto tiene la sal?
¿Qué cooler recomiendan?
Muchas gracias desde ya, así sé si me quedo tranquilo o si tengo que cambiar algo. La GPU anda siempre a 35° y ya limpié con aire comprimido el gabinete. Los 4 coolers del gabinete andan bien, me queda nada más pensar en cambiar el del CPU. O me quedo tranquilo si es normal.
EDIT: Muchas gracias a todos por las respuestas! Tengo un MOBO B660M PRO, y vi estos dos ID-Cooling, ¿Estarán bien?
ID-Cooling Se-903-sd (Más chico)
ID-Cooling SE-214-XT (Más grande)
No sé si el más chico quedará corto, el más grande me da miedo que no entre cómodo en el mother o en el gabinete pero parece que los dos son compatibles al menos con el mother y CPU.

Hi,
I need some guidance on locking down our WiFi network for my family. And I could use some suggestions as my networking expertise is limited. We just had a major breach with a system that I mistakenly thought was safe. Our tween fell victim to a Minecraft linked Discord phishing scam. That resulted in his Microsoft account being stolen and multiple remote access Trojans being planted on his PC. With the remote access the hacker was able to turn off our anti virus software. And then attempted, and failed, to access all of the accounts within our Microsoft Family group. We’ve since recovered our son’s account by getting his software licenses transferred to a new account, formatted his HDDs and reinstalled windows, replaced our Comcast modem, changed all passwords and 2FA methods.
I had relied on the following setup to “think” we were safe:
Xfinity modem connected to a Linksys Atlas 6 mesh WiFi. Microsoft family safety for family parental control, iOS parental controls for iPads, Bitdefender antivirus and 2FA for our accounts.
I’d like to move on to a router level security setup. I feel like the software side has too many vulnerabilities. Or consider anything that this Reddit might recommend. I’ve been looking at the Deco XE75 Pro and its subscription based home security. Ideally I’d like to have an app on my phone that allows for real time threat monitoring, web site tracking for our children, site blocking, and device downtime control. We don’t have wired Ethernet, my wife and I both work from home in a 3 story house. A mesh WiFi system seems like the only network hardware that will give us the speeds we need. Even though I am wondering if we need different WiFi networks setup to keep things isolated.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

I am currently using Comcast equipment because I use the Roku app as a receiver for Comcast service. I'd like to build out my home network but ran into a problem last time I made things all beautiful and elaborate with pi-hole, sophos home antivirus appliance, and other non-comcast hardware. My Roku kept saying that it was not on the home network and I didn't have time to troubleshoot, so I decided to save the project for when I actually had some time.
The first question I want to answer is how does the Xfinity stream app determine it is on the local network? Does it somehow connect to the Xfinity gateway, does it check the external IP, is there some checking using DNS, or some combination of all of the above?
If nobody has to answer here, what would be the best way to determine this? Wireshark? What exactly would I be looking for?
I need to figure this out so that I don't block anything, or can explicitly permit access to whatever the Xfinity stream app needs to function.
Thank you everybody for ideas here Before I can start building my dream home network I need to solve this problem.

"What's the best way to do email?"
If you already use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) you might as well sign up for Office 365 Business Standard at $12.50/mo/user on an annual commitment. Super pro tip: Don't sign up for Office 365 through GoDaddy, their integration is absolute dogwater and I make quick money decoupling it for people. If the Outlook flavor of emails isn't your style, aren't tied down to Microsoft Office apps (Libre Office and Open office only get better over time) then Google Workspace Business Starter at $6/mo/user on an annual commitment. I use both (one with a subdomain, i.e. subdomain.example.com) so I can use Microsoft's and Google's cloud ecosystems.
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"How do I set up email?"
Office 365 and Google Workspace provide step-by-step instructions and can even perform the DNS setup on your behalf in some instances. A forewarning though, try to register your website with reputable registrars. This means avoid Network Solutions like the plague since they will nickel and dime you for every possible thing. GoDaddy is at the cusp of being decent enough, but signing up for CloudFlare or Route 53 isn't bad these days and are far more scaleable, allows quicker propagation times, and are enterprise-tier for barely a difference in cost. To set up your example.com domain with Office 365 or Google Workspace it will ask you to create TXT record(s) to prove that you own the domain first where with your registrar you choose TXT as the record type, paste in the hostnames and values given to you, and set the TTL for something low like 1 hour. After that, for email to work you will need to create a MX record and SPF record, in a similar fashion for ownership, you will choose the record type, paste the values, and set a low TTL. Quick note, SPF records are TXT in case you need to know which type to choose. Once everything is in place and working as intended you can increase the TTLs to something like 1/2 weeks or even 1 month and delete the ownership verification TXT record.
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"How do I choose a computer?"
Stick with Dell, HP, or Lenovo and, this is important, their business series of offerings. For Dell this is XPS, for HP it's Envy/EliteBook, and for Lenovo ThinkCentre/Thinkpad. So many small and new businesses have a fleet of lower end models which are less reliable, less powerful, and more difficult to perform part replacements for. As for the specs, this varies quite a bit as you could just be someone who needs the internet or a videographer who will churn through a GPU. So here's some quick considerations for what to pick:
RAM - Make sure it's at least DDR4, if buying used don't buy anything with DDR3. 4GB will get you by for light use, 8 GB is standard use for QuickBooks/Office/etc., 16 GB for power users working with many large spreadsheets, accounting software, analysis, etc. software running at once, and 32+ GB for you graphic designers, videographers, etc.
Storage - SSD only, they are so cheap nowadays and Windows as of 10, and apps built for it, kind of assume you have a SSD to be performant. Click on File Explorer -> This PC to see your current usage, I ballpark 256 GB as the minimum but if you don't have a dedicated storage serveNAS you'll need something bigger +10-25% to account for data growth as a just in case.
CPU - Scales similar for RAM, modern day Intel i3s / AMD Ryzen 3s go a long way for light usage, my golden standard is an i5 / Ryzen 5, and power users will want an i7 / Ryzen 7. Potentially some of you more computer-intensive folks will want to go with even an i9 / Ryzen 9.
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"How do I backup?"
For your intents and purposes there's two types of backups you'll want to be taking simultaneously, system-level and file-level. A system-level backup captures an "image" of your computer, meaning that if Windows goes haywire, you get hacked, or otherwise end up needing to reinstall or use a new computer entirely, you can apply the image and be back where you were exactly, data and apps included. A file-level backup is like it sounds, it only backs up your data but not your apps or other settings. For file-level backups I get good feedback from users using the OneDrive and Google Drive apps on their computers depending on whether they're on Office 365 (OneDrive) or Google Workspace (Google Drive). For system-level backups, I highly recommend getting a backup drive from Wal-Mart and pay for an actual backup program like Acronis, Macrium, or Veeam (my favorite). At the very least send your system-level backups to your external drive once a week/month and keep them locked in a fireproof safe until needed again. For extra redundancy some services like Acronis and SOS Online will allow you to also keep these system-level backups in the cloud.
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Other quick tips:

• Antivirus isn't expensive and is your friend. If you're on Windows 10/11 the built-in Defender goes a long way with minimal setup, but for extra piece of mind clients like to also have Webroot on top or if on Office 365 Defender for Business which is a +$3/mo/computer add-on.
• Get your business on Google Maps! Google's instructions on claiming your business are simple and just involves you entering yours and your business' information and receiving a postcard in the mail with a verification code. If you're still in the process of figuring out a website, being able to at least have a Google Maps listing goes a long way and Google even offers free/low-cost simple website hosting you can use side-by-side.
• Take an inventory and keep it updated. This doesn't need to be time intensive but do go around with a labelmaker and label your computers, printers, phones, network, etc. even if it's something simple like PC-1, Phone-1, Comcast Modem and make a corresponding spreadsheet. If you ever need to bring in a consultant/MSP this will make getting pricing information and whatnot quicker.
• If you have payment processing equipment and are subject to PCI DSS (you'd know) get an IT resource to help you, paying us one time a year to check all the technical details can save you tens of thousands of dollars in enforcement fees, still feel bad for a business I helped with after the fact.
• When choosing an IT provider, keep them accountable. You will face discussions for monthly agreements which are worth it for many, but make sure the terms are in your favor in terms of SLA breach remediation and having a fair exit clause. Make sure that even if your provider doesn't have technical account managers formally that you have a point person you can rely on when all else fails with them.

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My background is 12 years in IT and going with 10 being in a MSP environment and 2 with a FAANG. I currently only provide residential services because of my current FAANG employment but had clients consisting of other MSPs, small businesses (1-60 user), and non-profits. I have worked for two great MSPs and two unsavory ones, both in terms of employee and client treatment. Decided to make this post since I went to a chamber luncheon for once recently and some people had questions for me. I also see these questions pop up time to time on this sub so I figured to collect the common ones in one place. Feel free to chip in fellow IT folks!

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(editado con mejor ortografía :v).
En esta historia que les contare debo mencionar, que no es un acontecimiento de hace 6 años que me guarde porque es perturbador y no se lo quería contar a nadie...No. Esto fue hace 3 días como mínimo.
Lo que relatare quiero que sea utilizado como precaución para los que están mucho tiempo navegando por internet y tienen fetiches específicos en pornografía. Responderé las preguntas que pueda responder. Ya que es algo que me he esforzado por olvidar en este poco tiempo. Sin más que decir, comenzare a relatar la experiencia más repulsiva que he vivido en el internet por culpa de mi morbo y curiosidad.
No diré mi edad exacta, pero mencionare que no supero los 22 años y actualmente estoy soltero. Por lo tanto, como todo hombre, tengo esos impulsos sexuales que mi incitan a ver videos pornográficos con temáticas de mujeres vestidas con uniformes escolares (es un fetiche supongo). Soy universitario y vivo con mi tía, así que aproveche que ella se quedó en casa de su hermana unos días para desahogar mis penas.
Esa noche se me ocurrió buscar videos de ''colegialas calientes '’ o algo parecido en el buscador de Google imágenes. La razón de esto es que en el buscador de imágenes puedes ver distintos videos de páginas diferentes. Esto truco también puedes utilizarlo con otras búsquedas no relacionadas al tema.
Entre búsqueda y búsqueda encontré un video que me gusto por la miniatura y procedí a abrirlo. El link me llevo a una página que nunca había visto, parecía Xnxx pero rojo. En el catálogo estaba mi video así que solo porsiacaso active la VPN y el antivirus ya que estas páginas suelen tener links fantasmas y ventanas emergentes. Aparecieron algunas, pero solo las cerraba. Ya cuando pude acceder al video, este me llevo a otra página diferente donde aparecía de nuevo el video ya mencionado junto a otro catálogo de recomendaciones. Volví a cerrar las ventanas emergentes y las páginas de los links fantasma. Sin exagerar ya habían pasado varios minutos y aun no podía ver el video. Cuando accedí al video nuevamente me mando a otra página diferente. Ya para este punto, había perdido toda la...inspiración por así decirlo. Tenía ganas de cerrar el navegador y jugar algo antes de dormir.
Pero algo me llamo la atención en cuanto me propuse a revisar el catálogo de muestra. La página era completamente blanca y su nombre era extraño. Aunque el diseño era bastante normal, muy parecido al de Xvideos. Lo intrigante estaba en el contenido de las miniaturas. Eh visto miniaturas engañosas donde las mujeres parecen tener cara de adolescentes, pero una vez le hechas el vistazo notas que solo es por percepción o simple iluminación. Pero al verlo y detallarlo podía jurar que en varios de los videos había niñas que no sobrepasaban los 12 u 11 años. Abrí varios. Unos me llevaron a más paginas externas con más videos aparentemente normales, otros solo eran bait y la perspectiva me había engañado y otras páginas misteriosamente simplemente no funcionaban.
Cabe recalcar que todos los videos te llevaban a paginas externas o páginas de origen. El sitio en el que me encontraba no tenía un reproductor propio o una nube. Solo publicitaba los videos y si los abrías te llevaban a la página en donde fueron publicados...Aunque si les soy sincero no me encontré con muchos sitios así. Casi todos te redirigirían a un sitio web y ese sitio web a otro y así infinitamente.
Después de un rato de intentar encontrar los videos originales en mi hambre de morbo por averiguar si eran reales y tener una historia que contar en reddit...Por desgracia para mí, la encontré.
Mientras bajaba por las miniaturas ya un poco aburrido de las ventanas emergentes y muchas páginas que te llevaban a más páginas. Encontré una miniatura escalofriante. En las anteriores era discutible si eran adolescente o niñas.
En esta miniatura estaba complemente seguro de que era una chiquilla no menos de 9 años desnuda y posando a la cámara. Sentí un escalofrió, pero la curiosidad y el morbo no me dejaban echarme hacia atrás y abrí la miniatura. Me llevo a otra página, muy parecidas a las anteriores. Solo que en este podía verse más miniaturas donde las protagonistas no parecían tener la edad legal. Seguí adentrándome en tantos links que ya los nombres de las pestañas no se apreciaban. Y cada pestaña te mostraba videos de mujeres de al menos 26 años con varios videos de chicas menores de 14 debajo de los mencionados. Llego un momento en el que me pesaban los ojos y quería parar habían pasado 30 minutos o hasta más de página en página. Tuve que cerrar muchas páginas porque el pc se estaba ralentizando y el navegador fallando. Copie algunos links y los había guardado como evidencia en un blog de notas. Al buscar un rato más, y ya casi sin ganas de continuar.
Sude en frio al observar lo que tenía frente a mí. Se me aguan los ojos de solo recordar el sentimiento horrible de haber cometido un error garrafal, pero a la vez no podía quedarme solo con lo que estaba viendo, tenía que seguir no podía detenerme en este punto.
Lo que estaba viendo ya no era como las páginas anteriores. Pequeñas miniaturas con parecían ser, pero podría no serlo…No amigo. Enserio no.
La página era enteramente fotos de Niñas en traje de baño y ropa interior en posiciones complemente subidas de tono. El diseño de la página era hilarante parecía ese tipo páginas que te venden perfumes o ropa de moda. Al bajar un poco podías apreciar que tenían links para acceder a otras plataformas que te mostraban más fotos de niñas de menos 7 años, pero ya iré a esta parte.
Uno de los links tenía como nombre Pedo Dvds.
En esta página principal, tenía varios catálogos con el nombre de Archives Photos. Y al acceder a ellos te enviaban a ventanas emergente donde te mostraban más fotos de la misma índole. Pero esta vez con la opción de pagar suscripciones, para ver más fotos. Era aterrador, tenía la esperanza de no estar viendo lo que creía que estaba viendo. Pero con toda esta información, llegue a la conclusión de que estaban vendiendo no solo las fotos sino también a las niñas.
Como si de ropa se tratara al lado de las fotos había varios enlaces donde recomendaban estudios e industrias donde tomaban estas fotos, y entre varias de ellas (Me gustaría mencionar que habían más de 40) hay un nombre que seguro muchos reconocerán ya que es muy conocido y polémico. Candy Doll.
Dejare esto hasta aquí por ahora. Todavía tengo cosas extremadamente perturbadoras que contar. Si quieren conocer más de esta historia actualizare si les interesa.

Because I have never once used it or disclosed it to anyone at all, nor been informed of any data breaches at Comcast, and when that address receives any email, it never isn’t a fake confirmation for my nonexistent subscription to Norton Antivirus or similar.

So Ive had to take a few days off from not only DMZ but MW2/WZ2 in general as my Warcraft guild is currently progressing through the new raid. Well I decided that today would be a good day to take a Wow break since servers reset in the morning and Im pretty much caught up for the week. I go to load up MW2 from BNet client and Im hit with an error saying "didnt shutdown properly the last time ..... launch safe mode..." etc. So I start it up and then get hit with a critical during the load process. I close it out and restart and get another dev error, so this time im thinking its cause I didnt safe boot and some setting is scuffed so i exit/restart and this time I say to reset settings then go to load in and get yet another error. This time it says something about a corrupted patch file and to delete redownload and restart the game so I follow along. I finally get back in the game after doing all of this plus a scan / repair from the bnet client. So after reoptimizing the shaders and everything I go to join a multi player match so I can finish working on the camo event and Im instantly spiked to 51ms (my ping is never more than 35-45ms) then after 3 secs that jumps to 164ms then finally caps out at 200ms when searching for matches. This is happening on multiple game modes (quickplay, groundwar,invasion,etc). The game worked perfectly fine wed afternoon when i played. I wasnt aware of any new patch to get corrupted like it said. I dont know what to do or how to get this fixed. Ive tried rebooting my router thinking maybe something on that end messed up during a comcast update but that didnt help. Ive ran antivirus to make sure thats not whats going on. IDK what to do. Warcraft runs perfectly fine but nothing about CoD is how it should be as far as joining lobbies. Once I did get into a quick play match my latency showed 25-38ms fluctuations but nowhere close to the 200 that the game is trying to matchmake me with. Any advice on what could be causing this or how I can fix it would be greatly appreciated all I wanna do is finish this camo grind and then work on some missions. Im so close to my 3rd insured weapon slot.

We have a network with a Cisco firewall, router, and switches. Today when trying to download driver files from places like Dell and such from host computers, I've been constantly getting a Download failed - Network error result, and this is on multiple computers and different browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox). These are files around 1 GB or a bit more or less but not too big. Sometimes they get halfway or almost done and then the failed message comes up, and sometimes it happens almost instantly. For the record, I have updated the browsers, removed extensions, temporarily disabled antivirus, even reset the browsers, rebooted the computers and updated, to no avail.
Yet we are getting internet speeds of around 450 Mbps + and these machines are all hardwired (doing a speed test straight from the firewall port makes it even slightly faster, but not a big difference, so there isn't much delay on the local internal network). Anyway, I notice when doing a continuous ping to Google there is some latency as it averages around 190ms. To Dell it takes longer. I also used PingPlotter to do a combined traceroute/ping combo to different places and I see the occasional packet loss, but only for a few seconds every five to ten minutes or so, and these don't correspond with when the downloads fail.
We haven't had this issue until now, so I'm not sure what the deal is (at most, in the past I might have seen the error once on an isolated occasion and when I tried again it was fine, but now it is consistent). For some background on the network architecture, we have a Catalyst 9200 stack to which some dumb layer 2 switches from TP Link have been attached to allow for more ports at lower cost. But I don't think there is some switching loop happening as that would cause much more major issues, and STP would take care of that anyway. We use an ISR 4331 as the VoIP gateway and DMVPN link to our HQ and the FirePower 1140 for our data VLAN access to the internet.
Otherwise the Internet browsing speeds are good and quite responsive.
I'm relatively new to some of this and was wondering what good network tools there are out there to help determine the source of the issues. Or if we can see if it is a Comcast issue instead?
Thanks.

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1) TP-Link AX5400 Router

This is the best router overall.
The TP-Link AX5400 is an outstanding router that delivers fast internet speeds up to 5400 Mbps, making it perfect for bandwidth-demanding activities such as Ultra High Definition streaming and large file transfers. Its installation is simple and hassle-free, with a plug-and-play setup that is easy to follow, even for non-technical users. The router's rectangular design and six high-performance antennas provide excellent wireless coverage, eliminating dead spots and ensuring a stable connection throughout your home.
The AX5400's mesh networking feature is particularly noteworthy, as it enables seamless roaming between routers, allowing for continuous Wi-Fi service without interruptions as you move around your home. The router's compatibility with a range of TP-Link mesh devices makes it easy to expand your network coverage further, if necessary. What's more, the AX5400 comes with a web interface for easy management, which is particularly beneficial for power users who prefer a larger screen for configuration. It includes a range of advanced features, including link aggregation, Time Machine support, and VPN server functionality, as well as security features such as a firewall, MAC spoofing protection, and access control lists (ACLs).
Pros:
-Stable with no need for frequent reboots, reapplying settings, or reconnection of devices
-Excellent signal strength and coverage even in larger homes or multi-level buildings
-Robust networking features for advanced customization and control
-Easy to set up with a pleasant browser interface for administration
-Elegant design and aesthetics
-Excellent Wi-Fi speeds and multiple device support
-Can handle high-speed internet and gigabit speeds
-App is easy to use
Cons:
-Monthly subscription required for some features
-No ability to connect via SSH
-Not compatible with third-party firmware
-QoS features cannot be disabled and are unclear in functionality

2) TP-Link AC1750 Router

This is the best budget router.
The TP-Link AC1750 router is an incredible value for its price. With its excellent performance, it has proven to be a reliable choice for over a year, handling up to 15 devices without any issues. Even with multiple devices connected, the router maintains a stable connection without any lag. For those with smaller homes, this router provides enough coverage without needing to add an access point. And for those with larger homes, buying two of these routers can easily extend the range. The router provides excellent speed and coverage, making it perfect for streaming videos or online gaming. Even with heavy usage, the router handles it all smoothly, making it an ideal choice for video conferencing or other demanding applications.
One of the most significant advantages of this router is that it provides an extremely stable connection. Unlike other routers that experience sudden drops in speed, this router maintains a consistent speed, giving you the reliability you need for work or entertainment. the TP-Link AC1750 is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a budget-friendly yet powerful router. Its combination of affordability, reliability, and performance makes it a must-have for anyone looking to upgrade their home network.
Pros:
-Budget-friendly
-Quick and easy setup
-Reliable performance
-User-friendly interface
-Excellent speeds on the 5GHz network
-Comes with an additional ethernet cable
-Loaded with interesting settings
Cons:
-Limits on app settings without Cloud account
-Needs to be wired to ISP
-Only 1 USB port
-Web interface could be better organized.

3) NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 Router

This is the best high-end router.
If you're looking for the ultimate internet experience, look no further than the NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 router. This router is the fastest one to date and has the advantage of Wi-Fi 6e, a new form of very high speed Wi-Fi that runs on a different band from 2.4 and 5 gig. With this router, you can easily connect up to 40 devices in your home, including streaming televisions in 4K and smartphones, tablets, and computers. The NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 is incredibly easy to set up, and it comes with all of the protective features you need to ensure your home's online safety and security.
Pros:
-Easy to set up using auto-setup feature
-Easy-to-use app for setting up new devices and firmware updates
-Awesome design
-No buffering or stuttering when streaming wireless or wired
-Wired gaming performance is impressive
-No dead spots in a 3500 sq feet home and coverage outside of the house
-No issues connecting legacy AC wireless devices
Cons:
-Expensive
-Fan noise when first powered up
-Better parental controls and anti-virus add-ons needed

4) TP-Link AX1800 Router

This is the best wifi 6 router.
The TP-Link AX1800 router is an excellent choice for those looking for a fast and reliable WiFi connection. With its support for WiFi 6, the router provides an exceptional 2.4G speed of 110M/120M, significantly faster than its WiFi 5 predecessor. The AX1800's four antennas further improve its 2.4G performance, ensuring a stable and high-speed connection. In addition, the router's 5G speed is blazing fast, exceeding even the maximum speeds offered by Verizon Fios, with 307M/330M download and upload speeds. With its support for multiple standards, including 802.11ax and 802.11ac, the AX1800 offers unparalleled connectivity to all your WiFi devices, ensuring they work at their optimal speed.
Moreover, the AX1800 is priced very reasonably, making it a cost-effective choice for those looking for a high-performance router. The setup is straightforward, and the router is compatible with all popular operating systems, including iOS and Android. The AX1800's design is sleek and modern, and it fits seamlessly into any home or office setting. With its easy-to-use web interface, the router allows for complete customization of your network settings, ensuring maximum performance and security.
Pros:
-Future-proofed for wifi 6 and upgraded Ethernet PCIe card
-Four external high-gain antennae for stable wifi signal
-Lots of ventilation slots to prevent overheating
-Can function as both main router or access point
-TP-Link Tether app for easy configuration
Cons:
-Not so good interface

5) TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh WiFi System Router

This is the best mesh wifi router.
The TP-Link Deco M5 mesh system is highly recommended for those seeking more wifi coverage at a good price. With its easy set-up process, even those without extensive technical knowledge can manage it. The system provides coverage up to 130 feet straight out from the house, making it ideal for larger homes. It works well with streaming services and multiple devices, including 8 TVs, cell phones, laptops, desktops, and solar panels. The mesh system ensures that as one moves around the house or property, the phones will always have a signal. The satellites can connect wirelessly, making it convenient to place them wherever needed. The ability to choose the wifi that comes in stronger ensures a stronger signal for each device. Additionally, the Deco Mesh system seamlessly integrates with an existing router.
Pros:
-Powerful coverage, even with one unit
-Automatic selection of 2.4/5 Ghz bands
-Easy setup, all automatic
-Fast speed, can handle multiple devices
-Includes Homecare subscription for parental control, antivirus, and QoS
Cons:
-Only one ethernet port on the main unit
-No web app, only smartphone app available
-Nodes can run a little hot and need more ventilation

6) 2023 WiFi Extender

This is the best wifi extender.
The 2023 WiFi Extender is an essential device for those seeking to improve their internet connection range. Its simple set-up, coupled with an Ethernet port, enables easy connection to your home network, while compatibility with Alexa and Fire Stick ensures ease of use. With this device, users can now access their favorite websites from anywhere in the house without worrying about lagging signals or slow speeds.
The extender is not only functional but also visually appealing, boasting a sleek black design that complements any home setup. It can connect up to 45 devices and extend coverage up to 9800 square feet, enabling users to transform their wired internet connection into a wireless access point. With a low cost and high efficiency, the 2023 WiFi Extender significantly improves internet quality and makes browsing the web a smooth experience.
Pros:
-Low cost and highly efficient, significantly improves internet quality
-Easy to set up with an Ethernet port for easy connection to your home network
-Compatible with Alexa and Fire Stick for convenient use
-Can connect up to 45 devices and extend coverage up to 9800 square feet
Cons:
-None, really.

7) ASUS ROG Rapture Gaming Router

This is the best router for gaming.
The ASUS ROG Rapture is a top-of-the-line gaming router that offers outstanding performance and robust features, making it an ideal choice for gamers and smart home enthusiasts alike. With its state-of-the-art hardware, the ROG Rapture delivers lightning-fast speeds and low latency, ensuring a seamless and immersive gaming experience. Whether you're streaming 4k games or hosting multiplayer sessions, this router will provide you with full bandwidth and reliable connectivity, even in the busiest networks.
The ROG Rapture is incredibly easy to set up and customize, thanks to its intuitive GUI interface and a plethora of configuration options. It offers advanced security features, including AiProtection Pro and VPN Fusion, to protect your network from online threats and ensure your privacy. Additionally, it supports ASUS AiMesh, allowing you to create a seamless mesh network by connecting multiple ASUS routers together. With its customizable LED lights and sleek design, the ROG Rapture is not only a powerhouse router but also a stylish addition to any gaming setup. If you're looking for a high-performance router that delivers exceptional speeds, advanced features, and an immersive gaming experience, the ASUS ROG Rapture is definitely worth considering.
Pros:
-Gaming acceleration with WTfast
-DFS channels for reduced interference
-WiFi 6 ready
-High throughput and coverage
-Responsive interface
-AI protection for network security
Cons:
-Heavy
-Expensive

8) ASUS AX1800 Gaming Router

Another good gaming router if you are on a budget
The ASUS AX1800 router is a great option for those looking for an affordable yet powerful router. With support for WiFi 6, this router provides lightning-fast internet speeds that are perfect for gamers or anyone who needs a reliable internet connection. The router features a powerful quad-core processor that can handle multiple devices and applications without slowing down.
One of the standout features of the ASUS AX1800 is its easy-to-use software, which allows users to customize their network settings and set up advanced features such as parental controls and guest networks. The router also comes with built-in security features that help protect against hackers and other threats.
Pros:
-Easy setup process with informative YouTube videos and user-friendly software
-Built-in security features to protect against threats
-Can be used for gaming purposes
-ASUS Discover app allows for easy access to router settings and tuning
-Can extend range by using AiMesh with multiple routers
Cons:
-Mounting design is not ideal for wall mounting and may obstruct view of router lights

9) ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 Modem

This is the best modem for xfinity.
The ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 is an exceptional modem that delivers blazing-fast internet speeds of up to 1Gig, perfect for power users and heavy downloaders. This modem is highly recommended for those who want to upgrade their internet plans and experience unparalleled performance.
Setting up the ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 may require a bit of effort, but the process is worth it. This modem works seamlessly with Comcast, and once properly activated, it delivers reliable and lightning-fast internet speeds without interruptions or disconnections. With its sleek design, easy-to-read LED indicators, and compatibility with most cable providers, the ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 is a top-performing modem that will surely impress even the most discerning tech enthusiasts.
Pros:
-Fast internet speeds
-Reliable performance
-Solid support system
Cons:
-Upload speed is not as fast as competitors

10) Verizon/Fios G3100 Router

This is the best router for verizon fios.
The Verizon/Fios G3100 model is a fantastic router for households with multiple active users. With stable and fast connections, even at full speeds of 75/75 Mbps, the G3100 provides reliable access for work, video calls, remote learning, and 4k streaming on multiple devices. Its strong Wi-Fi coverage is ideal for large homes with a decent size of 5000 sqft, eliminating the need for extenders and repeaters.
Aside from its excellent performance, the G3100 is easy to install, with a straightforward setup process that takes only a few minutes. Its compatibility with various Wi-Fi devices, such as smart plugs, Ring video cameras, and thermostats, makes it a versatile choice for households that rely on the Internet of Things (IoT) for their daily routines. Additionally, the G3100's compatibility with the Fios TV One boxes enables households to upgrade their rented equipment for a one-time $50 fee, enhancing their TV viewing experience with faster and more reliable streaming.
Pros:
-Compatible with various Wi-Fi devices
-Strong Wi-Fi coverage, eliminating the need for extenders or repeaters
-Compatibility with Fios TV One boxes, improving TV viewing experience
Cons:
-Requires technician with new CAT cable installation
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I ran Norton for years, until Comcast discontinued it. I was hearing that Windows Defender was good enough, and also heard that Bitdefender was a good supplement. Been running this on a Win10 machine for about a year without issue.
Got infected last night and both recognize it, but they call it different things. Windows Defender is saying I have MSIL/LgoogLoader.MBS!MTB and Bitdefender says its Gen:Variant.tedy.268270. Both seem to be quarantining the temp files that get created, but not getting to the root.
Microsoft recommended downloading and running their Safe Scanner. It showed nothing. Running TotalAV now and it is finding nothing. I'm starting to think it is garbage, but it is hard to know what is reliable in the antivirus world these days.
This thing seems to be creating temp files in c:\windows\temp folders and I can't delete them. Has anyone seen this thing before and how to I get rid of it? Thanks in advance!

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• Rockstar confirmed Monday morning that it has suffered a "network intrusion" where "confidential information... including early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto" was illegally obtained by a third party. The admission seemingly confirms the veracity of a host of leaked Grand Theft Auto VI videos that hit the Internet over the weekend. Source: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/09/rockstar-confirms-grand-theft-auto-vi-leak-came-from-network-intrusion/
• Uber said that a hacker associated with the Lapsus$ hacking group was to blame for a breach of its internal systems last week, while reiterating that no customer or user data was compromised during the attack. Source: https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/19/23361511/uber-hack-blame-lapsus-gta-vi-rockstar
• Scams are showing up at the top of online searches. Searchers, beware: That Google, Bing or DuckDuckGo ad might be ‘malvertising’ — phishing campaigns and malware hiding behind legit-looking links. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/16/scams-search-ads/
• California 1st with law protecting children's online privacy. Source: https://techxplore.com/news/2022-09-california-1st-law-children-online.html
• Microsoft phishing scam exploits the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Source: https://cybernews.com/security/scammers-exploit-passing-queen-elizabeth/
• TikTok's search engine repeatedly delivers misinformation to its majority-young user base, report says. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/18/business/tiktok-search-engine-misinformation/index.html
• The controversial link between Iranian officials and the Canada-based free VPN software came to light when Swiss-based Iranian journalist Abdollah Abdi(opens in new tab) released a long thread where he shared incriminating evidence on his social media pages. Source: https://www.techradar.com/news/iran-officials-linked-to-canada-based-free-vpn-provider
• Fintech startup Revolut has confirmed it was hit by a highly targeted cyberattack that allowed hackers to access the personal details of tens of thousands of customers. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/20/revolut-cyberattack-thousands-exposed
• American Airlines has informed customers of a data breach after hackers accessed sensitive personal information from an undisclosed number of employee email accounts. Source: https://www.itpro.co.uk/security/data-breaches/369101/american-airlines-hit-by-data-breach
• Gmail users could start seeing more campaign fundraising emails hitting their inboxes over the next couple days as Google starts rolling out a new political filtering system. Source: https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/19/23362054/gmail-political-spam-fundraising-email-campaign-google
• Germany's blanket data retention law is illegal, EU top court says. Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/indiscriminate-data-retention-is-illegal-eu-top-court-says-2022-09-20
• Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem. The encrypted messaging app is a haven for politically motivated vitriol, but users are increasingly bringing threats to targets’ doorsteps. Source: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/telegrams-doxing-problem
• Kiwi Farms has been breached; assume passwords and emails have been leaked. Harassment site is down for now after hacker gains access to admin account. Source: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/09/kiwi-farms-has-been-breached-assume-passwords-and-emails-have-been-leaked/
• Multiple branches of the U.S. military have bought access to a powerful internet monitoring tool that claims to cover over 90 percent of the world’s internet traffic, and which in some cases provides access to people’s email data, browsing history, and other information such as their sensitive internet cookies, according to contracting data and other documents reviewed by Motherboard. Source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3pnkw/us-military-bought-mass-monitoring-augury-team-cymru-browsing-email-data
• Astonishing.' Morgan Stanley hard drives holding sensitive client data got auctioned off online. Source:https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/20/business/morgan-stanley-fine-customer-data/index.html
• Australia's changing how it regulates the internet — and no-one's paying attention. Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-09-21/internet-online-safety-act-industry-codes/101456902
• Comcast promises a huge boost to cable upload speeds by the end of 2023. Full Duplex DOCSIS expected in 2023 but won't be available to everyone at first. Source: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/09/comcast-teases-milestone-in-plan-to-offer-multi-gigabit-cable-upload-speeds/
• German data retention rules not compatible with EU law, says top court. The European Court of Justice has ruled that EU citizens' "traffic and location" data may not be stored except in cases of a "serious threat" to national security. Source: https://www.dw.com/en/german-data-retention-rules-not-compatible-with-eu-law-says-top-court/a-63178438?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf
• Windows users of Malwarebytes antivirus software had trouble browsing the web on Wednesday morning because of a mistake. Source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3pn9w/antivirus-used-by-millions-blocked-all-google-sites-by-mistake-sowing-chaos
• In what's the latest crypto heist to target the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, hackers have stolen digital assets worth around $160 million from crypto trading firm Wintermute. Source: https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/crypto-trading-firm-wintermute-loses.html
• Meta Sued for Skirting Apple Privacy Rules to Snoop on Users. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-22/meta-sued-for-skirting-apple-privacy-rules-to-snoop-on-users
• Microsoft Won’t Label Fake News as False in an Attempt to Avoid ‘Censorship’ Cries. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-21/microsoft-won-t-say-what-s-false-when-labeling-propaganda-online
• Whistleblower: Pentagon Purchased Mass Surveillance Tool Collecting Americans' Web Browsing Data. Source: https://gizmodo.com/ncis-whistleblower-military-data-broker-cymru-wyden-1849564984
• As unrest grows, Iran restricts access to Instagram, WhatsApp. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-restricts-access-instagram-netblocks-2022-09-21
• ‘Anonymous’ hacks Iran state websites after Mahsa Amini’s death. The two main websites of the Iranian government and several media websites have been targeted by hackers claiming to be from Anonymous. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/21/anonymous-hacks-iran-state-websites-after-mahsa-aminis-death
• Google now lets you request the removal of search results that contain personal data. Results with your address, phone number or email will be reviewed 'more quickly.' Source: https://www.engadget.com/google-results-about-you-app-rolling-out-084913547.html
• Would you sell your data for profit? Nearly 50% of Americans said they would. Source: https://www.techradar.com/news/would-you-sell-your-data-for-profit-nearly-50-of-americans-said-they-would
• Take-Two says a hacker accessed 2K Games' help desk. Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/take-two-says-hacker-accessed-2k-games-help-desk-2022-09-21
• Piracy Crisis Averted? AT&T, Verizon & Comcast Lawsuits Dismissed. Source: https://torrentfreak.com/piracy-crisis-averted-att-verizon-comcast-lawsuits-dismissed-220918
• Instagram is working on 'nudity protection' technology for messages. Source: https://www.engadget.com/instagram-protect-from-unsolicited-nude-images-081812784.html
• Customers’ personal data stolen as Optus suffers massive cyber-attack. Personal information of potentially millions of customers exposed, including names, dates of birth, addresses, and contact details. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/sep/22/customers-personal-data-stolen-as-optus-suffers-massive-cyber-attack

Publico aca porque el bot de Argentina me saca el post porque es una pregunta sobre estudios, y los mods me dan 0 bola.
No voy a explayarme en como se metio, quise bajar un programa pirata y el antivirus detecto un troyano. Lo borre pero empezaron a pasar cosas raras.
Primero, al dia seguiente se fue el internet. Fue muy raro, simplemente se fue el ethernet y wifi por 1 minuto. Mi hermana me aviso, yo estaba leyendo un libro, reinicie el router y se arreglo.
Al dia siguiente me llega un mensaje por mail que hay actividad sospechosa en facebook (el mail era legit, no phishing) entro restauro todo, cambio pass. Al dia siguiente a la mañana me desperto mi hermana tipo 6 de la mañana (que ella ese dia temprano se va a la facultad) y me dice que me hackearon el instagram. Efectivamente estaba siguiendo a muchisima gente random y subiendo fotos de bitcoin. Borre todo y cambie la contraseña, empece a cambiar contraseñas en todos lados. El problema es que yo tengo 2 pasos en todo, se lo saltearon completamente, y instagram no se entero de nada, nunca. Si hubieran entrado de nigeria o algo asi habria saltado alguna alarma, no? Otra cosa es, en el historial de inicio de sesion de facebook no habia nada raro tampoco, como puede ser?
Ayer no paso nada, hoy me levanto con una alerta de GOOGLE (peligrosisimo) que una APP sospechosa intento entrar a mi cuenta y se cerro sesion. Que? El dispositivo en cuestion donde se cerro sesion es "windows", nada mas. No entiendo nada. Cambie la contraseña, pero no estoy nada seguro. Estoy pensando que tengo un virus en la PC o en el Router.
Ya pase windows defender (analisis full, rapido y offline) en la compu, Malwarebytes estuvo todo el dia ayer y hoy, nada en ninguna de sus formas. Hoy lo voy a dejar todo el tiempo, 2 o 3 dias o lo que tarde con el internet desconectado.
Aun asi, aca esta pasando algo grave y no se que hacer. Alguien puede ayudarme?
EDIT: Pase el antivirus HitmanPro, nada. Malwarebytes sigue con su analisis que anda a saber cuanto va a tardar, desconecte el ethernet de la pc. Llame al soporte tecnico del internet (claro) y me dijo el tipo que esta pasando algo en el router, que ve al router activo pero no puede acceder, o algo asi. Que me llamarian despues, sigo esperando. No estoy mucho mas cerca de una solucion y no se que tan comprometidad estan todas mis cuentas, contraseñas, etc. De momento no estoy usando wifi en el celu tampoco, sino los datos de 4g. Los antivirus del celu tampoco detectan nada.

Okay, so I’m help desk working in local government. Been here a couple months, got this as my first “real” job with full-time hours and benefits and didn’t know what to expect. I’ve been telling stories to my online friends about the stupid shit I’m dealing with, and one of them said I should come here and rant a bit. Sorry if this is long-winded and rambling but I thought I'd just get this out of my system and to people that might understand and appreciate it.
So I deal with the usual stuff, printer issues, setting up new PCs, “my computer is slow”, etc.
The IT department here is small with 3 people. There’s the sysadmin (my boss), a part-time semi-retired guy, and me. Part-time guy used to be in charge of IT here many years ago and came back for some extra money I guess. He’s kind of out of date with some stuff but has been a big help when dealing with older software and user accounts. While I’m somewhat of an introvert, dealing with users has been mostly fine. It’s dealing with my boss that’s the issue. Since this is my first “real” job I probably missed a ton of obvious red flags I should have noticed way sooner.
Story 1:
So I started working here and soon found that when deploying computers, we don’t image them or do any real automation to configure them. They’ve all had programs manually installed before handing over to the user. So they’re all slightly different and have OEM crapware that gets in the way of things and can make issues harder to troubleshoot. Some have 32-bit or 64-bit Office, varying versions of outdated AV client, HP Sure Click Browser, Dell Digital Delivery, etc. We don’t need any of this as it’s either crapware or redundant.
Since I’m the one doing the setup of these things, I suggested we try to streamline things and put a fresh install with only the essential drivers and programs needed. Boss said it could be a security issue and was hesitant to do it but said I could try it on an old test PC.
So I looked up Microsoft docs, learned about MDT, SCCM, System Image Manager, WIM files, Sysprep, unattend.xml, etc. over the course of a few days. I knew I wouldn’t have server resources yet as boss didn’t seem keen on this idea, and SCCM seemed a bit much for what I was doing, so I made a basic image with all the basic programs (Office, Adobe Reader, Chrome etc.) needed, installed some drivers, made a wim file of it and a WinPE boot USB and applied it to the PC. It wasn’t perfect, but it went surprisingly well.
I added a couple things so the unattend would skip the OOBE welcome messages and setup screens, create a new local admin user as the boss wanted, and then run a PowerShell script that runs on first login that would rename the PC, join it to the domain, record the model and serial number to a csv file on a network share, do some extra little stuff, and then open Windows Update to check for updates since there is no real patch management here. I made sure no credentials were hard-coded into the script and used MS recommended PS cmdlets like PSCredential to handle it all.
I noticed I would have to manually sit with users and set default browser to Chrome, PDF reader to Adobe Reader, email to Outlook, etc. every single damn time a user logged into a new PC or when onboarding a new one. This felt really inefficient and a waste of everyone’s time so I also looked into AppAssociations xml and taskbar layout XML to change the default apps and taskbar icons so people would stop opening Windows Mail instead of Outlook and screwing up their account.
Everything worked surprisingly well, and I was really proud of it. The only remaining issue was properly licensing with Windows VLK/MAK stuff instead of trying to do something with the BIOS key, but I was pretty sure we had an account on Volume License Center or whatever and this was really just a test image anyway so I left it at that for now. Coworker had minimal experience with this but reviewed my work the next time he was in and was impressed.
There were still some niggling issues to fix, but you could now go from a crapware-filled PC, or re-image an existing PC to one with all standard software and settings in under 30 minutes, plus some extra time to manually check and install some Windows updates and a few other small things.
So with the thumbs up from coworker, I showed boss how the process worked by booting off USB and applying the image. He clicked around a bit, looked a little surprised, and made a comment and asked me why HP Connection Optimizer was not installed. He wanted a step-by-step documentation of everything I did so he could reproduce it, said he was worried about security, and stuff is on hold for now. He seemed extremely worried about PowerShell scripts and didn’t want me to use it. So there’s that. Maybe that was me being overly ambitious as a new-ish employee. I have no idea.
Story 2:
Have a brief meeting with boss and coworker on “cybersecurity”. Despite being part-time, coworker has been given domain admin access and can change a lot of stuff as he is pretty trusted and has been there a while. Boss spontaneously decides to enact a Windows password rotation policy on almost everyone. He heard it was good for security and best practice for Enterprise. I know both NIST (the 800-63B thing) and Microsoft have been discouraging password rotation for a couple years now, and I mentioned that it could affect people working remotely if their passwords expired, and what about people using Scan to Folder on the copiers? He basically said “It’s for their own good” and went with it.
He set a 60 day password expiration policy, and then had coworker login to the domain controller and manually uncheck the box in AD for “Password never expires” for each user. He does a few other minor tickets and leaves for the day.
Of course, I get a flood of tickets and calls later with confused and pissed users asking about a “weird message” when they try to login, that the copiers are not working properly, Outlook is “broken and not showing new email” and that remote users can’t login to the VPN. Fuck.
I fixed some of the easier issues for some users, then let the boss know there were issues going on. He basically keeps a poker face on, says to ignore the tickets coming in for the copier scan to folder issues and to write up a document with steps so they user can change it on the web UI themselves (like that is going to actually work with end users). I manage to reset some remote users passwords to something generic which lets them log back into the VPN and then I have them change their password again while connected and do a lock/unlock PC thing to sync it properly.
A few days later I notice a few “important” people are now exempt from password expiration in AD and that the 60 day expiration security policy had been quietly changed to a year.
Story 3:
I come in to work one day and notice a couple tickets from users working remotely saying they could not connect to the VPN. I call one of the users, and sure enough they can’t connect to the VPN. Remotely connect to their PC and ping to vpn.domain.com shows it “cannot resolve host” which was strange to me. I tried browsing to domain.com on their PC and it also can’t resolve in browser. Huh. I call up a second user, same thing. The “resolve host” error quickly reminds me of DNS, so I do an nslookup on the second user PC and it fails. Also got a call from a department saying they’re getting calls from the public saying they can’t load the website.
I check on my work PC and personal phone and the site loads. Try some other random domains and they work fine. I check OpenDNS cachecheck and there’s some kind of major DNS issue with our domain going on as some locations respond properly while others don’t. Check Google DNS tools and it said the nameserver did not respond and there’s no A records listed. I’m guessing the TTL expired for some users earlier than others which is why it’s still working for me.
Call up boss quick and let him know there is an issue with the domain for some users and could be a DNS issue and the site and VPN are down. He tries to load the site on his work PC and it obviously still works. Says it’s fine. I tell him I don’t think it’s fine, I believe our DNS nameserver is down or something which is affecting mostly remote workers. “It must be a user issue.” He resists for a bit, but I have him conference call and remote into first user’s PC with me and show him the output of ping and nslookup which fail and can’t resolve. Show him the VPN software saying it can’t connect. I said I already remoted into another user’s PC and there are multiple tickets about this.
User trying to be friendly: “Hey, I heard you guys might be having an issue with your server today? Haha..”
He pings google.com. It resolved to an IPv6 address.
Boss: “What is this I am looking at?” he says, sounding pissed.
me: “Looks like an IPv6 address?“
Boss: “What is wrong with this?”
I ping some other domain that still shows IPv4
me: “I don’t know, IPv6 is working on the user’s ISP? I think Comcast has it enabled, it should be fine to-”
Boss: “No, look HERE.” *opens adapter properties*
Boss, getting louder: “What is WRONG here?”
In my head I’m thinking he thinks the IPv6 is causing it but that shouldn’t matter because if there is no v6 address available it should just fall back to 4. I remembered reading a couple articles, including this one, about how IPv6 should basically just be left alone:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/core-infrastructure-and-security/ipv6-for-the-windows-administrator-why-you-need-to-care-about/ba-p/256251
He unchecks IPv6 on the adapter which I think is unnecessary but whatever.
He pings Google again and it switched back to IPv4.
Boss: “See?” He tries accessing VPN again and it still fails, still can’t ping it or the main website.
Boss, pissed: “You can leave the call.”
I hang up the phone but I accidentally left the user’s remote desktop open in the background and I see him googling about DNS and nameservers on the user PC. Luckily my name is hidden in a minimized window in the corner. I disconnect.
An hour or two later, he calls me up and asks me again why I enabled IPv6. I said it’s been enabled on all PCs by default in Windows for a long time and MS says it’s recommended.
“We are not Microsoft and we are an Enterprise network, if we don’t use it we should disable it”
He actually logged in to my machine remotely and wanted me to show him an ipconfig /all. One of the interfaces show some IPv6 thing.
“See, why is this turned on? It makes it difficult to convert.”
By now I am confused and upset, which is probably what he wants. But I also then realized he probably doesn’t know what hell he’s talking about or is just plain making shit up.
“From now on, it should be disabled.”
But after that he never actually checked to see if PCs had it disabled or not.
A day later I find he sent an email out to some important people saying there was an outage because of a domain registrar issue (that controls the DNS servers for the domain) and that they would be moving to an Enterprise Grade solution or something. I never got the email, but I heard from one of the users I was supporting remotely about it. Apparently they’re not a fan of my boss either.
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I can keep going on and on, about his views on MDM, using 2FA, purchasing PCs with appropriately balanced specs, responding to phishing attacks, organizing AD U&C, running unstable antivirus versions from 3 years ago, being afraid of users whitelisting emails in their own spam filter for “security”, blocking me from the read-only AAD portal and other basic IT help desk tools for "security", forcing users with IT issued laptops to connect them to a mobile hotspot to connect to the VPN to connect back into the network to connect to the teleconferencing system to mirror their screen in the conference room while at the conference table instead of using WiFi for “security” because shit is totally broken, the list goes on and on.
I’m basically ready to get out of here, but I guess I’m just kind of frazzled and don’t know what to do next. Apparently the previous guy left for the same reasons. Brushing up my resume but don’t know how to handle trying to get a new job while at an existing one without leaving too many clues. A lot of nice coworkers here but the boss just seems completely incompetent and abusive.
Labeled this as "Rant" as I wasn't sure if this really fit "Work Environment".

Client site upgraded from a 30mbps/ down business service to 1gbps Comcast business service. Same firewall 60f in place. We had WAN2 configured for the old service, WAN1 configured for new service, once Comcast was ready we enabled the WAN1 and disabled WAN2. Firewall rules/policies are 100% mirrored.
We have a physical server with 1gbps NIC enabled, when we try to do speed tests we get roughly 120mbps down and 40ish up. We go out to the office where the users laptop is connected through a VOIP device and run speed test and get over 300mbps down. The server is connected directly through an HPe switch which is connected to LAN1 (hardware switch) on the firewall at 1gbps. The workstation passes through the VOIP device, to a wall plate, to a patch panel, and to the same switch the server is on.
At this time, all connections are set at Auto and show 1gbps full. We tried to disable UTM and actually got slightly worse speeds when testing the server getting barely 100mbps down. I have triple checked to see if there is any other bandwidth throttling happening and I cannot find anything.
Comcast tech was able to pull 950+ downloads from the business modem, which was confirmed from the client, so we are pretty confident something is going on with the firewall, but can't pinpoint it.
WAN1 is set as manual, no PPPoE, no estimated bandwidth configured, no traffic shaping enabled, minimal admin access but using FMG
Anything else I should check?
Well after further troubleshooting it seems as though my typical find the hardest solution first got me again. One of my co-workers who’s he more experience with Fortinet than I, looked into it and noticed nearly right away that Antivirus was murdering the network. Pause A/V and it pulls almost 1gbps. Thank you to everyone that offered solutions.