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Ask CyberGuru: Do I need to update my modem router’s firmware?

Ask CyberGuru

CyberGuru was recently asked, “I saw in magazine recently that it suggested that you should ‘update your [modem] router’s firmware to fix security defects as well as provide optimum speed and performance’. Is this the case and how do you do this?” Yes, it is important to be looking to update your modem router, along with […]

Have you changed your modem/router’s default password?

Have you changed your modem/router’s default password?

What’s worse than no password? A default or generic password on your modem/router. Many manufacturers and internet service providers set up modem/routers with administrative access passwords with default usernames and passwords. These are not very safe when modem/routers by that manufacturers and internet service provider often use the same details! Whilst this makes the ability […]