Is YOUR router at risk? Experts say most wireless internet devices are at risk of cyberattacks - here's how to check yours

For most of us, having WiFi in the home is just as essential as keeping the lights on. Additionally, the survey found that the vast majority of people had never changed their WiFi network name or password. A survey from Broadband Genie found that more than half of people had not changed a single one of their WiFi router's default settings - up from two years ago How to update your router's software with the latest security features Most modern routers will automatically update with the latest software but some older models will require manual updates. Mr Devane says: 'Just like changing the lock on your front door, changing the default router password will ensure only authorised people can access your home network.' Thee number of people who had fell from 16 per cent to 14 per cent in the last two years This comes after the WiFi network across 19 of the UK's biggest train stations was hacked, demonstrating the vulnerabilities in easily accessible wireless networks Something as simple as changing your WiFi password makes it harder for hackers to access your network but only 28 per cent of people said they had done this in 2024 From there you should be able to navigate through the settings to change your passwords and network name or install any needed updates, Broadband Genie says.