New Tool Helps Detect if Your Home Network is Compromised
Is your home network being used for malicious activities without your knowledge? A new tool from threat monitoring firm GreyNoise can help you find out.
What Is IP Check?
The tool, called IP Check, alerts you if your IP address has been observed scanning the internet as part of a botnet or residential proxy network. Even if your network seems to be functioning normally, threat actors could be using it for harmful activities like account takeovers or malware distribution.
How to Use the Tool
To use IP Check, simply open the tool in a browser window. You’ll receive one of several results:
- Your IP is clean.
- Flagged as being in the GreyNoise database (not necessarily a cause for concern).
- Identified as malicious or suspicious.
Interpreting a Malicious Result
If your IP is flagged as malicious, you can investigate further by reviewing the Observed Activity section. This provides details about the scanning behavior and suggests next steps.
Next Steps for Securing Your Network
Checking your IP address is a simple first step in detecting malicious activity. For a more thorough investigation, consider reviewing device logs, network traffic, and activity patterns. However, IP Check offers a quick and easy way to start securing your home network.
If you’re concerned about your network security, give IP Check a try and take the first step toward protecting your home network.
