WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) allows devices to connect more easily, but it also opens your network to vulnerabilities. Disable WPS in your router settings unless you’re actively pairing a new device.

Your Wi-Fi router may be vulnerable to hacking. Research by the National Institute of Standards and Technology found up to 209 security flaws in routers in 2022. These flaws leave your routers open to ...

Log in to Your Router Settings The first step in blocking people from Wi-Fi is to access your router’s settings. Open a web ...

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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Public Wi-Fi is available almost everywhere you go. But if you're not careful, some smartphones could automatically connect to a hacker's hotspot, without the user even knowing.

Turn Off Location Services The most common way phones are tracked is through location services. To block tracking, go to your ...

Netgear has resolved a couple of critical security vulnerabilities affecting several of its products. With the fixes in place, the company is advising affected customers to update their devices ASAP.