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How to defend against the latest Wi-Fi security threats

The best way to protect your home or office Wi-Fi is by using a strong password. Keeping the uninvited guests away from your personal or home network will keep the network safer. This is the common way of securing your home Wi-Fi. Given below are a few other ways to protect your Wi-Fi from threats.

Change your default wireless settings

After purchasing a Wi-Fi for your personal use, it is vital to change the default wireless setting of the modem or router which is set by the manufacturer. The password is usually found on the device or the shrink wrap. The cybercriminal uses the default setting or password to get access to the entire devices connected to that modem.

Using the default setting or SSID and password will keep your devices vulnerable to the attackers. Cybercriminals and neighbors having the same SSID can easily get access to your devices through the router.

Lost or stolen Wi-Fi devices can be security threats

A cyber criminal can use a lost smartphone, laptop, tablets or other devices that are connected to your network to get access to the entire network after recovering it. If the person gets successful in recovering the device, they can figure out where that network is located.

After losing a device it is vital to lock it or wipe it, it will help you in keeping the unauthorized person from gaining access to the network. Changing the password of the Wi-Fi after losing a connected device will also help in securing the network.

Your router’s WPS button can be a threat vector

Many routers come with push-button or personal identification numbers to make easier for the users. The push-button keeps the device vulnerable to the hackers as they can easily get access to the network without needing to crack the Wi-Fi password. You need to keep the router in a place where visitors or other people can’t get access to it. Disabling the WPS features in the router also helps in staying safe. There is some router that does not allow this feature so before purchasing make sure to buy such devices.

Disabling SSID broadcasting can do more harm than good

Another easy way of securing the home network or Wi-Fi is by disabling the SSID broadcasting of your network. It helps in hiding your network from people and keeps them off. It becomes harder for hackers to guess the SSID name to get a connection. The network name is not even available for random users.