Your router is not safe by default: Hackers love unchanged passwords

Whether your router is brand new or you've had it for some time, it's essential you change the factory-set default password. Otherwise you could be making it easy for hackers — dpa

People are generally aware of the danger posed to computers and smartphones by malicious software and cyber criminals, but often they don’t consider that their Internet router can also be targeted.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to increase your router’s security.