I, like many other people are limited not only in ISP choice, but in the choice of gateways / endpoints / modems supported by the ISP.
While I would prefer to go cable, the network in my area isn't stable enough for my work - I have to be online nearly 24-7.
Thus, I'm stuck with AT&T, who won't support 3rd-party hardware and are now dealing with these issues.
As such, one of the only options to increase your own security is to deploy a small firewall / router (I chose the EdgeRouter X from Ubiquiti) and a whole-house mesh Wi-Fi system that fit my needs.
Now, even though the gateway provided by AT&T is still vulnerable, and is potentially open for abuse by large botnets, at least my home network is locked down and unreachable except via VPN.
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Re: Can they show intent?
That's a good question - those marketing shots seem to be designed for selling higher-end vehicles to the younger / up-and-coming generation.
It would be worth some discovery effort and likely create an interesting legal question, in my extremely-ignorant-of-settled-copyright-law mind.
If you can't avoid ISP hardware, mitigate the risk
While I would prefer to go cable, the network in my area isn't stable enough for my work - I have to be online nearly 24-7.
Thus, I'm stuck with AT&T, who won't support 3rd-party hardware and are now dealing with these issues.
As such, one of the only options to increase your own security is to deploy a small firewall / router (I chose the EdgeRouter X from Ubiquiti) and a whole-house mesh Wi-Fi system that fit my needs.
Now, even though the gateway provided by AT&T is still vulnerable, and is potentially open for abuse by large botnets, at least my home network is locked down and unreachable except via VPN.