52. Don't Answer the Phone
Published on: Feb 28, 2025
Questions we answer in this episode
What is the simple rule to keep your home network safe?
Why is breaking that rule so common?
How do I know if MY router is following the rule?
What new tool are we building?
Episode summary
Your home network's guardian from internet based attacks is your router.
To keep your home safe from these attacks, your router needs to follow one simple rule:
Don't answer the phone!
Unfortunately, convenience often tempts us to have our router break this rule.
Some of the biggest temptations include: remote administration, the internet of things, universal plug and play, and port forwarding.
Call to action
Our call to action in this episode is to find your router's manual - either a physical or digital copy.
We'll be using it soon to close any holes in your router's security.
I suggest you identify your router's brand, and search for the official website for that brand.
Then go to that official brand website, and look up the specific model of router you have and download the manual there.