How to Keep Hackers off Your Camera

The technological revolution around the globe has encouraged most people towards computers and the internet and with that it is essential for people to know the threat that prevails to your privacy.

Hacking has become common and currently, online threat to privacy, identity theft, and data breaches are easy prey for hackers.

Technology helps humans acquire additional knowledge about the world but it also makes your privacy weaker day by day. 

It is a responsibility for every user to get their securities sorted on time and not allow anyone to breach the security and take advantage of your personal data and device.

It is important to be aware of forming a strong security for your device in times where hacking is done with a few easy clicks.

The routers that have been installed in your house is as important as keeping a security guard for the house. A good and trusted router should be installed. Unhindered internet support is prone to cybercriminals.

It acts as an entrance for those who exploit and make wrong use of the internet as these are relatively easy to access.

Having a security camera network is important. In this blog, you will know how you can protect your privacy by simply changing router settings.


Regular Updating

It is important that you update your router's updates at regular intervals and also update its firmware which is sent for you. Then it is your responsibility to regularly check the update quarterly, if there is no automatic solution.

You can do this by logging into the router admin page, and possess to access the device’s IP address and then the password. When you are logging in, go to Advance settings and select firmware updates.


Download all pending updates. Moreover, you can enable automatic updates if there’s a choice to do so.


Wifi Security by encryption

With the introduction of next-generation wireless network security in WPA3(wi-fi Protected Access ), it comes with advanced security settings and features to simplify wi-fi security configuration for users and service providers.

It aims towards resolving the newest and biggest security issues. However, to change your encryption settings, look for the Security section and in the admin menu, and follow the required steps.

Important: Never select “Open” as Wi-fi security since this means no protection at all. The same should not be finished with a highly outdated WEP standard, because they are often easily hacked.


By getting Quad 9 DNS Service

When you choose a replacement wi-fi service, your ISP provides you with a default DNS service. You can deny this and choose a more secure and advanced third-party DNS servers. It enables improvements like quicker connection and complimentary port filtering.

After analysis, any address visited or links clicked is examined within the IBM X-Force threat intelligence database, which restricts you from automatically getting into an infected site.

They do not store any personally identifiable information(PII), which could lead to cybersecurity issues like data breach and fraud like other providers.



Disabling Remote Access

A web interface is obtainable by the router, which allows any longer configuration through a browser itself. 

Many times, the tech support technician would have control your network while being on call with them. This is precisely what remote access seems like.

It gets effortless for hackers to remotely access your home networks once you do not have the proper setting for your router. It is one among the many cybersecurity flaws especially with windows.

You can easily disable all the unwanted access settings directly under the “Remote management /Administration/ Access” section. 

Typically it is disabled by default in many routers, but it is considered good practice to see it once.

A built-in Firewall 

Everyone has different firewall labels. Not every router has the same firewall as others. This feature comes under advanced settings like NAT filtering, PORT filtering, PORT forwarding and Service blocking.

All these can tweak your data from incoming and outgoing ports and also keep your firewall protected from outsiders. It is important to be extremely careful with all the settings that are done by you on your router.
 

Result
   
Securing your camera network reception or office must be your top priority to keep the info safe and secure from hackers and scammers. 

The steps mentioned above, plus the steps to login to two routers is handy, and you don’t need to be an engineer of sorts to implement all these things on your router and computer.

Changing and setting different strong passwords is a brilliant way to start but keep in mind that your wireless network security can be at times weak and prone to getting exploited. 

The strongest of the password or even the most updated software sometimes does not ensure full protection if you do not look into these methods.


Written by Ritik Gupta

Edited by Jerusha Patel