The Booty Report

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“Neglectin’ yer router’s defenses be like sailin’ blind, me hearties! Ye be riskin’ a treasure trove of troubles!”

2024-12-24

Arrr matey! Guard yer home ship’s network as ye would yer treasure chest! Secure yer router like ye’d guard yer trusty parrot. Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson be spillin’ six hearty tricks to keep them scallywag hackers at bay! Aye, let not them storm yer Wi-Fi seas!

“Neglectin’ yer router’s defenses be like sailin’ blind, me hearties! Ye be riskin’ a treasure trove of troubles!”

Ahoy, me hearties! If yer like this ol' sea dog, ye be dependin' on yer home Wi-Fi for all manner of treasure huntin’ online—be it payin’ yer dues, bookin’ voyages, or watchin’ pirate flicks! But hold fast, mateys! When be the last time ye gave yer router a proper check-up? Aye, it’s easy to let that scallywag slide under the radar, but many a good soul’s network be at risk due to a touch of neglect!

According to a recent treasure map of data, over half the crew (52%!) never laid a finger on their router's factory settings. Even more alarming, a staggering 86% haven’t bothered to change their passwords, leavin' the door wide open for cyber buccaneers! And what about that Wi-Fi password? Aye, 72% of ye still be usin’ the default, makin’ it easy pickin’s for those dastardly hackers! Don’t be a landlubber—keep yer network secure!

So, heed me warning, ye scallywags! Change those passwords, rename yer network to something clever, and keep yer firmware updated. Don’t forget to check who’s aboard yer network ship, lest ye find unwanted stowaways! With a bit o’ vigilance, ye can keep yer digital bounty safe from maraudin' cyber rogues!

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