The French Newspaper the Liberation found documents that show "Louvre" was the password. After the heist, it was changed.
The Lourve, the worlds greatest art museum, used this for their WiFI password!
Your private information is priceless. Treat it that way.
Just this month, Google confirmed that Gmail passwords were part of the 183 million credentials that were taken by that infostealer log. And now Androids are being threatened by malware that can even mimick human behaviour- and get through via biometrics! Don't let hackers login to your devices and keep them out of your WiFi and potentially access your everything on your system with a password that's too easy.
I'm willing to bet that when it comes to your WiFi name, it's your address, Family name or Business name.
Here's how to make you sure you protect your WiFi. The keys are strong and unique and surpising passwords that are changed often!
This may sound like a hassle, but this is one of the easiest ways to protect your wifi (and connected devices) from getting hacked.
1. Why you don't want to use a weak WiFi password.
Well, according to cyber security company Varonis, "If the password to your WiFi network is among the top million or so worst passwords out there, it’s likely a hacker could breach your network in a matter of minutes. That’s because all they need to do is capture a handshake from a device connecting to the Wi-Fi, load it into a tool like Hashcat, and sit back while it tries every guess in a massive file of breached passwords."
There's a good chance that mywifi1234 or !password! is already in that password database and just waiting to be hacked.
2. Why you don't want to repeat or use an old WiFi password.
You might think you're in the clear with that old password set years ago or your go-to strong password that you use for everything. Here's the thing, using the same (or similar) passwords across different accounts can actually lead to your password ending up on an easily accessible breached password list which hackers use to compromise your account. If the company you use for your grocery delivery gets breached, there goes the security on every other account. And if a hacker figures out your email and password combo for one account, they will likely test it out and many others.
3. What happens when your WiFi password is compromised?
Once your password is compromised, hackers can access connected devices, track users, and retrieve your personal information. Oh no!
4. What is a strong password?
According to our Cyber specialist Bryan Neumeister, a strong password consists of the following:
- Truly random
- Surprising
- No shorter than 17 characters
- Different for each online account
- Changed every 90 days
Read the whole article with more information on how to create and store strong passwords.
Dreamed up some strong passwords but don't know how to change your WiFi password? Follow the steps below!
Why you should change your WiFi name
Your home wireless network or WiFi name says A LOT about you! Most people use their address, which let's hackers be that much closer to knowing WHO they're going to hack if they want to get into YOUR system. Think about it, why does anyone need to know your location? You're providing your location if you name your WiFi with your address or your business name.
Come up with something other than The Smiths or your actual street address. You can have fun here too and raise a few eyebrows at the same time.
Have Fun. Be Clever When it Comes To Your WiFi Name
"Iambusyleaveithere88" "Noneofyourbiz" "Alwaysreadytorock" But don't be so clever that you attract hackers! "FBI Headquarters" or "NSA" or "Heaven?" Who wouldn't want to log onto THOSE networks, right? And don't forget to misidentify your other devices as well(tablets, desktops and laptop computers have names too). It’s not like the name has to be absolutely perfect—unlike the kid's name or the name of your dog, device titles can be changed anytime! Go for it.
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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Name and Password
While every provider is a little bit different, most will follow along these general steps:
1) Log Into Your Router as an Administrator
In Order to Login as an admin, you will need to know the username, IP address and password of your router.
2) Find the Wi-Fi Password Settings
Locating the Wi-Fi password settings should be fairly easy once you're logged in. Look in a Network, Wireless, Security or Wi-Fi section, or something similar, to find the wireless information. This terminology is different between routers.
3) Create a New Wi-Fi Password and WiFi Name
Change the WiFi name to something that only you and your family will recognize. Type a new strong and unique password based on the conditions shared above.
4) Make sure to save your new password!
REPEAT THE ABOVE STEPS EVERY 90 DAYS FOR EXTRA SECURITY! And, for the BEST protection, keep the passwords OFF LINE. Yes, writing them down is STILL the best protection.
How To Change Your AT&T WiFi Name And Password:
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Fastest Way:
- Open the Smart Home Manager App
- Go to My WiFi
- Tap Change Name or Change Password
- Save.
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Manual Way:
- Go to 192.168.1.254 in your browser.
- Log in using the Device Access Code printed on your AT&T gateway.
- Go to Home Network -> WiFi
- Edit WiFi name + password.
- Save.
How To Change Your Verizon Password and Name
- To login to your Verison Wi-Fi router, open up a browser and go to 192.168.1.1 and then login with the password located on the sticker on the router itself. (The username is always admin).
How To Change Your ASUS WiFi Name
- Asus has now become the worst. The steps are so long and ridiculous it's worth not buying this router.
- Firmware has to be udated
- You must install the ASUS app on your phone- you can change the WiFi and name password through the APP IF you have certain models
- Either way have to create an account online-you CAN do this on your desktop too. I have put the link here because you will not believe how difficult this is You have to login to Web Gui and see just how backward the Admin page is!
How To Change Your Hughes Net WiFi Name
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Hughes Net: Go to the website: systemcontrolcenter.com or 192.168.0.1
From the System Control Center page, click on Wifi Settings at the left side. Enter the Administrator username and password. The default is admin for both username and password.
How To Change Your Spectrum WiFi Password and Name
- Easiest Way:
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- Log in at spectrum.net or open the Spectrum App
- Go to Services -> Internet -> Manage Network
- Edit your WiFi name + password
- Save
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Manual Method:
- Connect to your Spectrum modem/router
- Go to 192.168.0.1.
- Login using the username/password printed on the device.
- Go to Wireless
- Change your WiFi info and save.
How To Change your Netgear WiFi Name and Password
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Easiest Way:
- Go to http://www.routerlogin.net
- Enter the router user name and password when prompted.The default user name is admin. The default password is password.
- Go to Wireless
- Update your WiFi name + Password
- Save.
How to Change Your D-Link WiFi Name and Password
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D-Link:
- Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the router into the address bar.
- The username is admin and there is no password usually, sometimes you must create one during setup
- Go to Setup -> Wireless Settings
- Select Manual Wireless Connection Setup
- Change your WiFi Name + Password
- Save
How To Change Your Cisco WiFi Name And Password
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Cisco:
- Navigate to IP 192.168.1.1
- To login the default username and password should both be either admin or cisco See here for details
- Go to Wireless -> Basic Settings to change name.
- Go to Wireless Security to change password
- Save.
How To Change Your Linksys Name And Password
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Easiest Way:
- Open the Linksys Smart WiFi App
- Go to Wi-Fi Settings
- Change the WiFi Name + Password
- Save
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Linksys:
- Launch a web browser and enter “192.168.1.1”
- The default password is admin
- Go to Wireless -> Basic Wireless Settings to change name.
- Go to Wireless Security to change password.
- Save.
How to Change Your Xfinity WiFi Password and Name
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Easiest Way:
- Open the Xfinity App.
- Tap WiFi -> View/Edit WiFi
- Update your name + Password
- Save.
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Online:
- Log into xfinity.com/myaccount
- Go to Internet -> WiFi Credentials
- Click Edit
- Save.
If you can't find your WiFi in the list above, an easy google search should lead you to the instructions.
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