Risks of Using Unprotected Wi-Fi?

                             Unprotected Wi-Fi?

1) Cyber-criminals abuse unprotected Wi-Fi connections is by infiltrating the network and hijacking accounts you are logged into. If you are using your email or social media account on a device connected to a weak security Wi-Fi, they can use it with full access, just like you would.

They could:

Send infected links to your friends and contacts

Look for personal sensitive information (insurance and medical records, bank statements)

Use your information to defraud you

Publish information that puts you in a bad light in front of relatives, friends, and coworkers

2) They can intercept your data through an attack called Man in the Middle and do things like send you phishing emails for fake invoices that steal your card information or harvest your online banking credentials as you unsuspectingly type them in.

3) A cyber-criminal might connect to your unprotected home network and use it to access, download or publish illegal content.

As the owner, you are responsible to make sure your Wi-Fi settings prevent unauthorized access that might result in legal issues.

Protect your WIFI

1)  Change the default router login credentials.

2) Set a strong Wi-Fi password.

3) Change the network name (SSID).

   Change the default access name and avoid using personal information.

4) Update router firmware.

5) Enable network encryption. 

Use robust and reliable encryption protocols, such as WPA2 or WPA3. Encryption ciphers your data transmitted over the network, making it more difficult for attackers to access and exploit it.

6)  Disable remote management.

7) Enable network firewalls. 

8) Create a guest network. 

Creating a separate guest network for visitors or devices that doesn’t require access to the main network is a good practice to help prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing private data.

9) Disable SSID broadcasting.

 Make your Wi-Fi network invisible by disabling its SSID. This will add an extra layer of security to your network.

10) Update your devices and software.

 Strengthen your network security by regularly updating your device software and firmware. The latest versions usually contain security patches, bug fixes, and increased security against cyber threats.

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