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I used to think a simple password was fine for my home router
For years I had the same easy password on my Netgear router. Last month, my internet got really slow and I saw devices I didn't know on the network list. I changed the password to a 12-character mix of letters, numbers, and a symbol. The next day, those strange devices were gone and my speed was back to normal. It was a clear sign someone had hopped on my Wi-Fi. I learned the hard way that your router's login is just as important as any other account. Has anyone else had to kick an unknown user off their home network?
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claire_gibson15d ago
Man, that reminds me of when my friend's baby monitor got hacked because they never changed the default login. Someone started talking through it in the middle of the night. It's not just about your internet speed, it's about all the weird stuff connected to it now.
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tara_patel17d ago
My cousin in Phoenix had his whole home camera system accessed because his router password was just his street address. It's wild how many people don't change the default. That story from @uma_taylor47 about the smart fridge is exactly why I got serious about it. I read that once someone is on your network, they can poke at any connected device. Makes you want to go unplug everything, doesn't it?
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