WLAN hacked - these steps are important now

Nowadays, the topic of security is becoming increasingly important in the IT sector. Even in your home WLAN, you should always try to choose a password that is as secure as possible. If you still suspect that your WLAN has been hacked, it is advisable to reset the router and change the WLAN password.

How to proceed if your WLAN has been hacked

First you should find out if your WLAN has been hacked. To do this, it is best to go into the settings of your router and check whether the MAC addresses that are stored there belong to the devices that are used in your household. If you find a device that you do not know, you should first block it and then reset the router.

1. Look in the manual of your router so that you can find out how to reset the router.
2. In most cases, there is a reset button on the router. This is marked accordingly and can be found on the back of the router.
3. Press the reset button for at least 10 seconds so that the router is reset.
4. After the router has been reset, you can reconfigure it. Wie das genau funktioniert, entnehmen Sie der Router-Anleitung.
5. Installieren Sie die neusten Updates auf dem Router, damit wichtige Security-Updates durchgeführt werden.
6. Legen Sie am besten ein neues, sicheres Passwort fest.