Tag: Home security

What is a default gateway, and how can you find its address?

The default gateway is the access point between your home network and the rest of the internet. It facilitates a smooth internet experience, but people often forget how important the default gateway and its role in configuring the effective network security measures is. In this article, we explore what a default gateway is and how…
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May 13, 2024 0

How to update your router’s firmware: A universal guide

Installing the latest firmware update on your router may seem like something you’d have to do yourself, but most routers have an update process that keeps their firmware automatically upgraded. However, it’s still good cybersecurity practice to look at your router’s settings from time to time and ensure that it’s always running the new firmware…
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March 11, 2024 0

Was ist UPnP (Universal-Plug-and-Play) und ist es sicher?

UPnP hilft dir, Geräte schnell und ohne manuelle Konfiguration mit deinem Netzwerk zu verbinden. Es kann aber auch Hackern den Zugang zu deinem Netzwerk ermöglichen und deine Geräte gefährden. In diesem Artikel erklären wir die Vorteile und Risiken von UPnP und wie du dich schützen kannst. Was ist Universal-Plug-and-Play (UPnP)? UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)…
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February 27, 2024 0

O que é o UPnP e porque deve desativá-lo de imediato

O UPnP ajuda-o a ligar rapidamente dispositivos à sua rede sem configuração manual. No entanto, também pode permitir que hackers entrem na sua rede e ponham os seus dispositivos em risco. Neste artigo, explicamos-lhe quais as vantagens e os riscos do UPnP e o que pode fazer para se proteger. O que é o UPnP?…
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February 25, 2024 0

O que é o SSID e como encontrar o seu?

SSID significa “Service Set IDentifier” (Identificador de Conjunto de Serviços) e é o nome da sua rede Wi-Fi. Se abrir a lista de redes Wi-Fi no seu portátil ou telemóvel, verá uma lista de SSID. Os routers sem fios ou pontos de acesso transmitem SSID para que os dispositivos nas imediações possam encontrar e apresentar…
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February 19, 2024 0

How to set up a VPN on your router

Installing a VPN app on your smartphone, laptop, or tablet is a great way to enhance your security and privacy. However, if you want to protect your whole network and especially devices that don’t support VPN functionality, you can install a VPN on your router. In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of…
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January 12, 2024 0

Hur du installerar en VPN på din router

Att installera en VPN på din router är enklare än du tror, och kan leda till en stor mängd fördelar som du kanske inte hade förväntat dig. Men att använda en VPN på din router kan också ha sina nackdelar. I den här artikeln går vi igenom varför du ska installera en VPN på din…
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December 28, 2023 0

Internet of Things (IoT): tutto ciò che c’è da sapere nel 2024

L’Internet delle Cose, o Internet of Things in inglese, è l’insieme di tutti quegli oggetti di uso quotidiano solitamente non associati a computer o simili ma che sono comunque collegati a Internet e in grado di inviare e ricevere dati. Essendo connessi alla rete, sono vulnerabili a diversi attacchi informatici, da cui però ci si…
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December 18, 2023 0

Нужно ли использовать VPN дома? Подробный обзор приложения по обеспечению конфиденциальности

История просмотров пользователей может интересовать как рекламодателей, так и органы госнадзора, не говоря уже об обычных хакерах. Без VPN интернет-провайдер может регистрировать онлайн-активность пользователей и продавать ее за большие деньги. Можно ли защитить свою личную онлайн-жизнь с помощью виртуальной частной сети (на англ. VPN)? Нужен ли вам ВПН? Содержание Зачем нужен VPN-сервис Как VPN защищает…
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December 12, 2023 0

¿Cómo detectar cámaras espía con tu smartphone? 5 formas de encontrarlas

Descubre si en tu casa hay cámaras ocultas o si la habitación de hotel en la que te estás hospedando es segura. Detectar cámaras espía es una cuestión que cada vez preocupa más, puesto que se desconoce realmente cuál es la intención que hay detrás de esta vulneración de la privacidad de terceras personas. ¿Qué…
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December 7, 2023 0