WHO’S HACKING YOUR Wi-fi?

Find out who’s secretly using your home network – and BLOCK THEM

Have you ever checked your mobile phone while parked in front of your house, and noticed that you’re still connected to your home Wi-fi network? The irony is that, even if you suffer from wireless black spots inside your own house, it’s often still possible to access your network from neighbours’ houses andand gardens, or from outside onon the street. And that means somebody could be hacking into your Wi-fi right now, without you ever knowing.

Don’t assume that just because your Wi- -fi is protected by a password that you’re safe, either. Anyone armed with only a basic knowledge of computers and widely available hacking tools can crack simple passwords – that are often the default option when you get your router – and start leeching off your connection within minutes. In this feature, we’ll show you how to shore up your wireless defences.

Not only can unwanted guests like these slow your internet access down to a crawl byby piggybacking your broadband connection, but they could also get you into trouble with thethe law by using your connection for illegal purposes. Anyany dubious deeds carried out while connected to your Wi-fi could be traced back to you. And once someone has hacked their way on to your wireless network, they’re in a great position to hack into your files and any devices connected to your network – including webcams and CCTV cameras.

This might sound terrifying, but the good news is that there are ways to protect your Wi-fi and keep the hackers out. In this guide, we’ll explain how to find out whether your wireless network is vulnerable and what you must do to make sure you never get hacked.