Unknown devices

[aroundincircles]

Not sure if I should put this here or in networking, but here it goes:

Lately, we've been having some issues accessing certain websites (ex: google.com won't load, microsoft.com works fine).

All PCs have Kaspersky IS 2015, and nothing has been flagged in scans.

Router is set to not broadcast the SSID and is password secure. I don't think the neighbors are too tech savvy (elderly couples).

Today I found several "devices" on a PC running Win 8.1. All had names that were someone's emails, and all different (ie someone@hotmail.com). I panicked and deleted them, but in hindsight I should have done a screenshot.

Searches pointed to Windows Media Player sharing, but it wasn't setup on this PC, nor is network sharing.

I did chat with Comcast tech support this morning, and they had me connect the PC directly to the modem. I don't think this should have caused the issue, though.

I am considering getting a new router, but wonder if anyone has any thoughts as to what this could have been.

Thanks.

 

[John Connor]

Are you using a WPA2 key and did you set up the router with an Ethernet cable and not through WIFI?

 

[aroundincircles]

Hi John,

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, I have WPA2 and cable.

I've been clean booting that PC since I deleted the "devices," but I'm more concerned with how they got there.

This morning I looked on a second PC and found that my network is now listed as a media server. Details are Manufacturer "PacketVideo" with TwonkyMedia server.

I didn't install any new software that would do this, and the router hasn't been updated in a while (no new updates available). I must be missing something.

I did contact Kaspersky, but so far nothing has come up.

The coming days will be filled with changing the router PW and all associated devices.

Also wondering if I should just replace my router (Linksys E4200). I've been looking at the Asus line.

Thanks again!