How to tell if your Wi-Fi Network Has Been Hacked | NordVPN

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Your Wi-Fi is a private place connecting all your online devices. Naturally, cybercriminals often target private Wi-Fi networks. This video explains how to tell if your Wi-Fi network has been compromised and what to do if such a thing has happened. First, you shouldn’t panic. Simply take measures to minimize the consequences. And, of course, use all recommended precautions.

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Contents:

00:00 Intro
00:20 Wi-Fi hacking threats
00:48 Signs of a hacked Wi-Fi network
02:23 What to do if your Wi-Fi network has been hacked
03:11 How to prevent your Wi-Fi network being hacked

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If a hacker breaches it, they can hack your connected devices, steal your files, or even spy on your online activities.

So you should always be on guard and take immediate action if you notice something suspicious taking place in your network.

Slow speed can occur during peak times or some other bandwidth disruptions. However, if you experience it all the time and together with the further mentioned symptoms, it’s a serious red flag.

Your speed can be slow because an intruder can use your network for distributing malware, remote connections to other devices, piggybacking, or other malicious activities.

Attackers can try to connect their devices to your network. You can easily check it by logging in to your router’s IP address in your web browser and looking up the list of connected devices.

Usually, a device that tries to remotely access your network won’t have an address that matches the first three numbers of your router’s private address.

Also, be aware that unrecognized software on your devices is also a sign of an intrusion.

Cybercriminals usually change credentials after penetrating your network to stop you from tweaking your settings and protecting yourself.

So if you can’t log in to your router anymore, you can almost be sure that something’s wrong. Once inside your router, hackers can adjust its settings however they want and cause you much trouble.

But first of all, don’t panic if you notice any of these signs. Instead, take the following steps.

First, reset your router. If you have strong suspicions of the hackings, we recommend doing a factory reset. It can reset malicious changes and remove certain kinds of malware.

You should also change your router and Wi-Fi passwords immediately. Just make sure to use the strong one.

Also, immediately uninstall all the strange software you find on your devices.

If you notice unrecognized devices, kick them out of your network immediately. Also, disable remote administration on your router to cut off the access for hackers.

Finally, run a malware scan to check if there’s some malicious stuff left on your devices.

Prevention is another crucially important aspect of protection. We strongly advise you to constantly update your software, use strong passwords, avoid clicking suspicious links and use a VPN to minimize the Wi-FI hacking threat.

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What are your experiences and tips regarding Wi-Fi hacking?🧑‍💻
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[tracycabrera]

My neighbor hacked my wifi to spy and eavesdrop on me inside my home. It was undetectable and police needed evidence. I was labeled as a mental health patient and called crazy. I knew it was happening but could never exactly figure out until now. Thank you. I won't own a computer ever again. Violated in my home is the worst thing ever. Why is this so easy?

[frenchonion]

I've had issues for a long time now makes me wonder going buy a new router

[kelly]

I am having those issues with not being able to get online or stay there if I do manage ..the connection buffering and slow speed is so frustrating..I do use my building WIFI..have a very strong connection..because I'm right next door to their router..but I do have NordVPN..and love it. so I am not too worried about hacking any password..but with that said...whats causing this daily internet connection issues?

[SkllyWelly-Dll]

This made me calm, but how do I tell my parents to do that

[Tesla]

Help me someone told me my country from discord is it possible that someone had hacked my wifi.

[salami]

I have been continuously attacked and having my passwords on many accounts and games changed for the past year, as well as experiencing lots of buffering and slow internet which makes me really frustrated.
The hackers keep on changing and stealing accounts and i cant do anything about it, how do i kick them out and stop them PERMANENTLY from doing it again?
(They attack multiple accounts from multiple games, this also affects my other family members and we are all sick and tired and we need help)

[letitbe]

When i connect my nord. My internet dont work untill im uninstalling nord. Can u guys explain why this case happen to me?

[MegaFranceschini]

I don't have to worry about that, I have NORD VPN💪

[eplmqmy]

I all ready change password but it also hacked can you tell me the app how do i know please i am beg you

[verumignis]

wow wow incredible another video trying to sell people a usless vpn