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Can Modem In Standby Be Hacked

Discussion in 'General Internet' started by hawk22, 2015/05/27.

  1. 2015/05/27
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Hi, in recent times my modem even when I am not using the Internet is showing constant heavy activity.
    I don't turn my modem off on the power point only put it on Standby.
    Is it possible for someone to use my Internet while my modem is on standby.
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Hi Bill, What sort/type of Modem is it? Wireless without protection could be hacked. What is your Broadband user account showing in above normal use? Neil.
     
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    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Neil,
    I have cable Broadband Modem and WiFi Router, Router is connected to Modem via Cable.
    Yes I had the impression that I was using more of my allowance, since I had received a warning from my Optus ISP that I had used 50% of my allowance at around 22nd of May, I don't often get that once every few years, this month though I did not do anything special, upload was more than usual.
    Cheers
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    What encryption are you using? Mine is on WPA2-PSK (Fritz!Box 7360 Modem/Router).
    Has Optus been able to give you details of any increases in use - when - regularity? Neil.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    TonyT

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    The modem will always "show activity" because it is maintaining the connection with your ISP. This is usually evident by a blinking LED. Login to your router and you should be able to view a list of all connected devices.
     
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    hawk22

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    Hi, thanks Guy's, I did install that App. Tony but before I installed that app the strong activity on the modem eased off and it seems to be back to normal.
    I think that maybe Drop Box, or one drive might have been uploading stuff automatically.
    I will keep an eye on it for a while, and see what comes up with my ISP as a new billing month is starting.
    Thanks again for your help.
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