📋 Tender Overview
Did you know that an inadequately secured home Wi-Fi network can lead to uninvited cyber guests? This, of course, is not about neighbors who can watch TV shows or download music using your Internet. Everything is much more complicated here.
An unsecured home Wi-Fi network can create the risk of illegal access by attackers who can steal your personal data, such as passwords, private keys to create electronic signatures, card and account details, and more.
So what to do to protect your home Wi-Fi network? We advise you to follow the following recommendations:
choose a router with robust security protocols. It is important to choose routers with WPA3 or WPA2 security protocols, as WEP and WPA are considered outdated and less secure;
set strong logins and passwords. Instead of standard logins and passwords from the manufacturer, create your own. Do this before connecting the router to the Internet;
configure access lists by defined attributes (for example, MAC address);
hide the SSID - the name of the Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks to avoid detection of your network by third-party users;
create a separate Wi-Fi network for guests. Yes, your guests will be able to connect to the Internet, but they will not know your master password;
reduce the coverage area of ??the router. Limit the Wi-Fi coverage area so that the signal is available only in your apartment;
disable the WPS function: Provide additional protection by disabling the WPS function, which allows you to connect devices without entering a password;
constantly update the software for the router, set up automatic updates if possible. Contact service centers if you cannot install the update yourself;
do not use outdated router models. Usually, manufacturers publish lists of outdated models that do not support security updates on their websites.
