Is your WiFi router safe from attackers? What you need to know

You should, if possible, activate automatic updates on the router.

Anyone who owns a WiFi router is susceptible to Internet attacks, and it's impossible to completely protect yourself. However, there are things you can do to significantly improve your Internet security. Here are some tips from Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). 

Keep firmware up to date: Firmware is the operating system of the router. Updates bring new functions, but they also fill security gaps. Therefore you should, if possible, activate automatic updates on the router. Failing that, you should regularly check the manufacturer's website for updates.