What To Do If Your Wi-Fi Is Hacked
If you still use your router’s default credentials, haven’t updated its firmware, or enabled remote management, your Wi-Fi may be vulnerable to hacking.
Attackers can remotely access 1 out of every 16 internet-connected Wi-Fi routers by using the manufacturer’s default admin password.
If you’re still using your router’s default credentials, haven’t updated its firmware, have remote management, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), or Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) enabled, your home network could be at risk.
What Can Scammers Do If They Hack Your Wi-Fi?
You might be thinking why does it really matter but if someone hacks into your Wi-Fi, they can see all of your unencrypted traffic. This means they can monitor data transmitted across your network by all of your devices, including personal information such as your name, address, and even financial information. If you have staff in your team working from home this could also be private business data or even customer data!
How To Know If Your Wi-Fi Is Hacked
- Slow internet speed
- Unfamiliar devices or IP addresses detected
- Your Wi-Fi password changed
- Unusual software on your devices
- Strange activity in your browser
- You receive a ransomware message
What To Do If Your Wi-Fi Is Hacked
A hacked Wi-Fi network can have serious consequences, such as a data breach, identity theft, fraud, and account hacking. As soon as you notice signs that your router has been hacked, act quickly.
Factory reset your router:
Perform a hard factory reset to restore the router to its original factory settings. This is not the same as using the normal reset button. A factory reset can help remove specific types of malware and ransomware while also resetting all existing configurations (including any malicious changes).
Change your admin password:
The next step is to change your administrator password. Changing your network admin password prevents a hacker from using your old credentials to log in again.
Disable remote administration:
If you haven’t deactivated remote administration on your router, anyone who isn’t directly connected to your Wi-Fi may be able to access the router’s web interface.
If you require an open port for remote administration, it is recommended that you limit it by source IP address or source IP network.
Scan devices for malware:
After breaching a network, attackers frequently attempt to install malware on devices. It’s a good idea to use reputable antivirus software to scan your devices for malware and remove any malicious installations they’ve left behind.
Prevention is key for protecting your business from Wi-Fi vulnerabilities. Don’t leave it too late to protect your office and remote employees. Contact us today to ensure the security of your business’s Wi-Fi.
