Expert reports on the consequences of Wi-Fi hacking

07.08.2024 07:59

Modern times are associated with technology and innovation. Along with this, hacking of devices is also observed.

We will talk about the consequences of Wi-Fi hacking.

Hackers can hack Wi-Fi to monitor what a person does on the Internet. RIA Novosti reports details, citing leading cybersecurity analyst at MTS Web Services Dzhamil Medzhidov.

It is noted that by hacking Wi-Fi, attackers can collect personal data, attack smart devices, and install malware on a router.

According to Medzhidov, various signs may indicate that the router has been hacked, such as a decrease in Internet speed or the appearance of an unknown device on the network.

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He noted that signs of hacking could also include third-party sites opening when visiting regular ones, and an abundance of advertising.

Medzhidov advised using complex passwords, changing the network name of the router, using Wi-Fi monitoring tools, and monitoring router firmware updates.

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources