What you can do for your country, the world, and yourself

 Defending your home network starts with configuring and maintaining your home router, wireless access point, network devices, and PCs.

 These actions may become even more important this weekend.

 I have scheduled a class "Securing a Home Network" to cover these topics, but wanted to get this information out now.

If your home router is infected, rebooting clears the infection from running memory. Cycling power clears the memory image. If your router is/was infected  -  it can be again.
 If you use the router's reset button or function, all custom configurations may be lost.

 Before the power cycle, note any/all configuration settings. DNS servers, any MAC filters, and others.
 Make sure you can login to your router before the power cycle / reboot.
 Take this opportunity to change the Administrator passphrase to a stronger passphrase.
 Check with the router vendor for the latest firmware. Update the firmware if newer versions are available.
 Change the access to disallow remote access unless needed.