If you use a home wireless router, you may be vulnerable to a worm that's corrupting home wireless routers.
Per the article linked above here are a few tips for protecting your home wireless router:
Per the article linked above here are a few tips for protecting your home wireless router:
- Make sure your router's security features are turned on and that your wireless network is password protected.Many people don't use this feature, but not securing your network can make you more vulnerable to malicious attacks
- Don't use the default network name and password that came with your router. The router bug automatically runs through many of the factory default passwords. For more information on strong passwords, visit IT Security's password section.
- While it won't protect your router, you can help keep you computer data safe by installing and using a good anti-virus program. Missouri S&T faculty, students and staff can download free anti-virus software here.
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