Applies to Avast One for Windows, Avast One for Mac, Avast One for Android, Avast One for iOS, Avast Premium Security for Windows, Avast Free Antivirus for Windows, Avast Premium Security for Mac, Avast Security for Mac, Avast Mobile Security Premium for Android
This article explains how to resolve the issue if Network Inspector in Avast Antivirus shows the following alert:
- Device is vulnerable to attacks
If you see the alert above after running a Network Inspector scan, your router contains a serious problem that could allow an attacker to compromise your security and privacy.
Solution
Newer versions of your router's firmware may contain a fix for this issue. Routers do not typically run updates automatically, so you need to manually download and install any available updates.
Consult the documentation for your router model for instructions on how to download and install firmware updates. If updated firmware is not available, contact the manufacturer of your router to request that they provide a firmware update as soon as possible.
Below are links to the support pages for common router brands:
Apple | Asus | AT&T | Belkin | Cisco | Dell | D-Link | DrayTek | Eero | GL.iNET | Google | Huawei | Linksys | MicroTik | Motorola | NEC | NETGEAR | Sagem/Sagemcom | Speedefy | TP-Link | TRENDnet | Ubiquiti | UniFi | Vodafone | Zyxel
If you are unable to install a firmware update, we recommend replacing your router.
Updated on: 02/06/2022