How not Updating your Home Router Puts You at Risk
Skipping updates might seem harmless, but it leaves your Wi-Fi wide open to hackers who can steal your data, access your devices, and even slow down your internet. In this blog, we’ll break down why keeping your router updated is a simple but crucial step in protecting your online world.
2/13/20251 min read
How many years has it been since you last updated your home router?
If you don't know the answer, it is because you probably have never done it. While it can also be tempting to just set it and forget it, did you know that an out of date router can be an open door to cyber threats?
Here’s why.
The router is the gateway to your network. If it isn’t updated regularly, you could be exposed to exploitation by hackers hoping to capture sensitive information, slow down your internet or even use your network to launch large scale cyber attacks through security flaws and bad configurations that can put your data at unnecessary risk.
While this sounds too complicated, the steps to protect yourself from such IT horrors are just simple. One of them is ensuring that automatic updates are switched on. It is also recommended to change default passwords into complex passphrases, that is, a combination of words, numbers, and characters without meaning. If remembering long complex password can be tough, using a password manager is a good option.
We know. Dealing with technological issues may sometimes feel intimidating and Afford IT understands that.
In case you’re looking for affordable computer repair services in Brisbane, Afford IT is just one call away. From updating your router to securing your network or setting up a dedicated connection, we make computer repair services so simple and cost effective.
So, if you find yourself in need of affordable tech support, you're in a right place. Message us and we will help you resolve the problem for you without a hefty price tag.
