Cybercrime
Wi-Fi Router Hijacking
Hackers are exploiting outdated home Wi-Fi routers to take control, intercept traffic, and possibly launch further attacks, putting families’ devices and data at risk.
Risk Snapshot
Current Risk Scores
Exposure Risk
4/5
How likely a family or household is to encounter this risk in everyday digital life.
Harm Severity
4/5
How serious the impact could be if the threat affects a family or household.
Household Susceptibility
3/5
How likely someone in a household is to trust, fall for, or be affected by the threat.
Lumo Insight
Lumo’s Tip
Many routers don’t automatically update, so manual firmware checks are key to closing security gaps.
Take Action
What To Do Next
- Update your router’s firmware regularly
- Change default admin usernames and passwords
- Enable strong WPA2 or WPA3 encryption
- Restart or reset routers if they show unusual behavior
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Source Trail
Recent Reporting
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