Most people assume their home Wi-Fi is secure. If it has a password, it must be safe. Right? Unfortunately, that confidence is often misplaced. As remote work becomes more common and smart devices ...

When your wireless router broadcasts its wireless network name, known formally as a Service Set Identifier (SSID), it's like putting a virtual bumper sticker out in the air around your house or ...

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 ...

Did you know that home network devices see an average of 10 attacks during the span of 24 hours? As our homes are increasingly connected to the internet, every new device opens another gateway for ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Most public places offer free Wi-Fi but is it safe? Here is what is safe, what’s not and how to protect yourself. Before using free Wi-Fi, make sure it’s the ...

We’ve all heard about the risks of public Wi-Fi networks, which might make anyone want to avoid it altogether. In theory, that’s what I should do, but in practice, I still end up logging in ...