✅ Check If Your WiFi is Safe
Most people don’t know if their WiFi is hacked — this guide gives you clear answers and simple steps to protect your home network.
🔒 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if someone is stealing my WiFi?
If your internet feels slow, or you see devices you don’t recognize connected, it could mean someone is using your WiFi without permission—like a neighbor borrowing it without asking.
What is the safest WiFi lock?
Think of it like a door lock. The newest and strongest lock is called WPA3. If your router doesn’t have it, use WPA2. Never use WEP—it’s like leaving your door open.
How often should I change my WiFi password?
Change it about once a year, or sooner if you think someone has found out your password. Make it long and hard to guess—like a secret recipe with numbers and symbols.
Is public WiFi safe to use?
Public WiFi (in cafés, airports, hotels) is like drinking water from a public fountain—you don’t know who touched it before. It can be risky. If you must use it, don’t log in to your bank or enter passwords unless you use a VPN (a “safety tunnel” for your internet).
How can I see who is connected to my WiFi?
Log in to your router (like opening the control box for your internet). Usually, you type 192.168.1.1 in your browser. Some routers also have a simple phone app. You’ll see a list of all devices—if something looks strange, it might not belong.
What are “open ports,” and should I worry?
Think of ports like doors on your house. An open port means a program on your computer is listening for connections through that door. Some doors—like port 80 (web) or port 443 (secure web)—should only be open if you’re deliberately running a website or server. Others—like port 23 (old Telnet)—are risky and shouldn’t be open at all. The safest practice is to keep only the doors you really need open, and close the rest.
🚀 Want a Simple WiFi Safety Check?
Run our free test—it’s like a quick health check for your WiFi. You’ll get an instant score and easy steps to make it safer.
Run Free WiFi Security Test