Tag: Wifi
Online Security Habits: Are We Letting Our Guard Down?
70% of Gen Z access sensitive data on public Wi-Fi, making them the most vulnerable to data hacks.. People are still using weak passwords featuring ‘guessable’ information like pet names or birthdays, with 35% admitting to this risky habit. Over 60% of Brits use work laptops for personal tasks, risking malware or phishing attacks that…
How to secure your mobile apps and prevent data leaks
We are practically fused with our mobiles, and it is nearly impossible to function without them. A mobile is only as good as the apps on it, and the apps are only as good as their security. Companies can go out of their way to make the best, and most secure app possible, but it…
24 million homes risk having broadband hacked, 85% Brits clueless about WiFi security
24 million UK households could be at risk of broadband hacking, as only 15% of Brits say they are aware of potential security flaws Ten ways that criminals could hack into your router have been identified by cybersecurity experts at NordVPN More than 3,000 Brits were challenged to answer questions about broadband safety as part…
Get a fast-running network for your home with an ethernet tester
It can be incredibly frustrating to have a slow and unreliable internet connection. Not only does it make basic tasks like web browsing and streaming video difficult, but it can also cause disruptions in regular activities like teleworking or distance learning. Slow speeds can be due to various factors, from hardware limitations to interference from…
9 in 10 US internet users do not password-protect WiFi
Using a Wi-Fi password is one of the most basic and easiest methods to secure your wireless network. Without it, anyone can access a person’s internet connection and use up their data, or worse, compromise their personal information. Yet, according to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, an astonishing 89% of internet users…
Research reveals which consumer items are cheapest per use
A study of 2,000 adults has revealed just how much people spend on various items and everyday ‘essentials’ compared to how often they are used in order to work out the cost of each use, as the nation feels the pinch of the rising cost of living. Based on an average monthly cost of £48.30…
2 in 3 Europeans think WiFi as important as electricity and gas
2 in 3 people think WiFi is as important as gas or electricity Domestic WiFi usage increases as households look to stay connected, safe and on top of it all. 68% increase in working from home as post-pandemic work/lifestyle patterns leave a legacy. Almost two-thirds of householders consider Wi-Fi as…
3 in 4 not aware microwave could be causing WiFi problems
Three-quarters of people could inadvertently be cooking up connection problems in their homes due to common misconceptions of what can interfere with WiFi signals – including placing routers too near to the microwave. Research from Zen Internet has found that there is a distinct lack of knowledge among internet users that router position is important in relation…
Make Your Smart Home Hack Proof with these Cybersecurity Tips
Yes, like all other devices around you, your Smart Home devices can be hacked too. You must be thinking how that is even possible. Well, hackers have their way of finding their way around something. And nothing better than a Smart Home device that can allow a hacker to enter your home and quietly collect…
Interlaken, Switzerland best ‘secluded place to work’
A new study by Small Business Prices has found the ultimate secluded places to work remotely around the world. Interlaken, Switzerland ranks as the best location overall for all WiFi metrics, offering the highest number of WiFi spots in the study, with 2,596 in total. The metrics used in this research include the average monthly…
