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Ask Slashdot: Which Is the Safest Router?

Posted by BeauHD on from the safety-first dept.

MindPrison writes: As ashamed as I am to admit it -- a longtime computer user since the Commodore heydays, I've been hacked twice recently and that has seriously made me rethink my options for my safety and well-being. So, I ask you dear Slashdot users, from one fellow longtime Slashdotter to another: which is the best router for optimal safety today?

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  1. safest by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    one to which you have the source code:
    https://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index

  2. Re:PEBCAK by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This is a critical question - in what way was your system compromised? What vulnerability was exploited that allowed someone to access your machine? No single firewall or router can prevent all forms of compromise.

  3. Re: The safest router is... by WindBourne · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Wrong. Worst would be any windows solutions. Linux starts in a fairly secure and most are minimalist fashion. However, misconfigure and behind on updates can change that quickly. Just like on any router.

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    I prefer the "u" in honour as it seems to be missing these days.