Indonesian society has entered the era of the internet of things (IOT). This is evident from the number of smart devices that are connected to each other to the Internet is not just a computer and a smart phone, but has been extended to the household devices such as televisions.
To meet all the needs of the IOT device connections in the home needed a secure WiFi router so that users can feel the comfort and ease while in the house. Not just for surfing in cyberspace, the latest information, scientific writings, as well as movies can be easily downloaded even applications that are beneficial can easily get it.
However, setting up home Wi-Fi router is sometimes considered to be a tricky thing that usually confusing and difficult for home users generally are not much met the technical requirements. In response to these problems, ISPs and router manufacturers will eventually implement some buttons and default to facilitate the establishment of a connection, but in terms of security, the word 'easy' actually lead to more problems.
"Most of the houses in Indonesia that are connected to the Internet network at risk of getting cyber attack. One reason is the standard router that is used by Internet users home does not have the security that mamadai or not setting properly so that the gap has become the main route for hackers to attack millions of Internet users in their homes, "said Territory Channel Manager Kaspersky Lab Indonesia Dony Koesmandarin in a press statement received Republika.co.id, Saturday (19/11).
Hackers typically use malware to exploit vulnerabilities in the routers that are not protected and stealthily redirect users from web sites that they know, like your bank's website to a fake site that deliberately resemble the original. Then, when the user logs in, the intruders took various personal data or credentials which are then abused to be inserted and used to go to the actual site.
To avoid such attacks, Kaspersky Lab provides seven steps that can help users protect a Wi-Fi router your home from intruders:
1. Avoid setting EZ
Some Wi-Fi router settings impressed promises 'easy', ie just by pressing a button to get connected. However, when you do not know the credentials of your own, you are not the owner of your domain.
2. Change the network name of the Wi-Fi router
Indeed, this step does not make your network more secure, but it can make the overall condition of the network for the better. When you want to sign-in or just helping guests connect to the network, you do not need to remember a difficult name like NETGEAR58843 or Linksys-u8i9o. Instead, you can choose a name that is memorable, fun, or funny.
3. Change the Wi-Fi router credentials to login
Wi-Fi router manufacturers often reuse the default admin name and password. You can see it on the Internet, for example, some manufacturers, depending on the model, using the admin or (blank) for the default admin name and password. It has become common knowledge. However, for the admin name and password you mandatory secret, so choose a new name.
4. Make sure your router login page can not be accessed by the Internet
Modern routers usually have a feature that allows the settings can be changed remotely via the Internet. This feature can be useful in some situations, but also not safe, so if you do not need it, disable it. Options vary depending on the manufacturer name, refer back to your router settings such as "Remote Management" and make sure it is turned off. Most importantly: Protect your Wi-Fi with WPA2 encryption that is reliable as well as a strong password.
5. Protect the encryption protocol that is reliable and strong passwords
This is the most important part. In step 3, you change the login Wi-Fi router, in order to secure the router selection. Now you will select a password for the network. The password you would type into a PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, or other digital device to provide Internet access to connect to Wi-Fi.
You certainly do not want neighbors or strangers passing directly connected to a Wi-Fi network. It is advisable to choose a private encryption WPA2 as the password. You can also use a password, which may be easier to remember than a complex password, but must also difficult to slip.
6. Secure all your Wi-Fi network
If your router supports a guest network, then please just for you make if interested. You can give a name such as "MyAwesomeNetwork - GUEST," and give a strong password and encryption. In this way, you do not have to memberikanpassword to others to connect to your private network.
7. Secure all devices
Good computer, tablet, smartphone, Kindle, or other digital device, protect it with a strong password. Do not give your password to anyone. Use security software on every device and make sure all software is up to date.
To meet all the needs of the IOT device connections in the home needed a secure WiFi router so that users can feel the comfort and ease while in the house. Not just for surfing in cyberspace, the latest information, scientific writings, as well as movies can be easily downloaded even applications that are beneficial can easily get it.
However, setting up home Wi-Fi router is sometimes considered to be a tricky thing that usually confusing and difficult for home users generally are not much met the technical requirements. In response to these problems, ISPs and router manufacturers will eventually implement some buttons and default to facilitate the establishment of a connection, but in terms of security, the word 'easy' actually lead to more problems.
"Most of the houses in Indonesia that are connected to the Internet network at risk of getting cyber attack. One reason is the standard router that is used by Internet users home does not have the security that mamadai or not setting properly so that the gap has become the main route for hackers to attack millions of Internet users in their homes, "said Territory Channel Manager Kaspersky Lab Indonesia Dony Koesmandarin in a press statement received Republika.co.id, Saturday (19/11).
Hackers typically use malware to exploit vulnerabilities in the routers that are not protected and stealthily redirect users from web sites that they know, like your bank's website to a fake site that deliberately resemble the original. Then, when the user logs in, the intruders took various personal data or credentials which are then abused to be inserted and used to go to the actual site.
To avoid such attacks, Kaspersky Lab provides seven steps that can help users protect a Wi-Fi router your home from intruders:
1. Avoid setting EZ
Some Wi-Fi router settings impressed promises 'easy', ie just by pressing a button to get connected. However, when you do not know the credentials of your own, you are not the owner of your domain.
2. Change the network name of the Wi-Fi router
Indeed, this step does not make your network more secure, but it can make the overall condition of the network for the better. When you want to sign-in or just helping guests connect to the network, you do not need to remember a difficult name like NETGEAR58843 or Linksys-u8i9o. Instead, you can choose a name that is memorable, fun, or funny.
3. Change the Wi-Fi router credentials to login
Wi-Fi router manufacturers often reuse the default admin name and password. You can see it on the Internet, for example, some manufacturers, depending on the model, using the admin or (blank) for the default admin name and password. It has become common knowledge. However, for the admin name and password you mandatory secret, so choose a new name.
4. Make sure your router login page can not be accessed by the Internet
Modern routers usually have a feature that allows the settings can be changed remotely via the Internet. This feature can be useful in some situations, but also not safe, so if you do not need it, disable it. Options vary depending on the manufacturer name, refer back to your router settings such as "Remote Management" and make sure it is turned off. Most importantly: Protect your Wi-Fi with WPA2 encryption that is reliable as well as a strong password.
5. Protect the encryption protocol that is reliable and strong passwords
This is the most important part. In step 3, you change the login Wi-Fi router, in order to secure the router selection. Now you will select a password for the network. The password you would type into a PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, or other digital device to provide Internet access to connect to Wi-Fi.
You certainly do not want neighbors or strangers passing directly connected to a Wi-Fi network. It is advisable to choose a private encryption WPA2 as the password. You can also use a password, which may be easier to remember than a complex password, but must also difficult to slip.
6. Secure all your Wi-Fi network
If your router supports a guest network, then please just for you make if interested. You can give a name such as "MyAwesomeNetwork - GUEST," and give a strong password and encryption. In this way, you do not have to memberikanpassword to others to connect to your private network.
7. Secure all devices
Good computer, tablet, smartphone, Kindle, or other digital device, protect it with a strong password. Do not give your password to anyone. Use security software on every device and make sure all software is up to date.
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