Slow Wi-Fi is sign to ‘immediately disconnect router’ over spying hack attack – and four other red flags to never ignore

EXPERTS have revealed five major signs that could indicate your Wi-Fi has been hacked.

Wi-Fi is a convenient way to connect to the internet, but it can also be a security risk.

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If it’s not properly set up, hackers and cybercriminals can steal your information and even your money.

Below we have shared 5 signs that your Wi-Fi network has been hacked, per Keeper Security.

YOU CAN’T LOG IN

One of the biggest signs your router has been hacked is the inability to log in to your router’s admin settings.

This is likely because cybercriminals broke into your account and changed your password. 

“When hacking a router, your settings are the first place a cybercriminal will look to compromise because they’ll have the ability to change the settings on your router to anything they want,” Keeper Security noted.

“They can then use their elevated privileges to launch other cyberattacks that target you and your data.”

YOUR BROWSER REDIRECTS YOU

Another sign that your router has been hacked is if you’re constantly being redirected to random websites.

For example, you could be trying to go to Facebook.com, but instead, your browser takes you somewhere else.

“Cybercriminals are able to do this by changing your router’s Domain Name System (DNS) and IP address settings,” Keeper Security said.

They also noted that these websites that you’re being redirected to are often harmful.

In this case, you should avoid clicking on something on the website or risk getting malware.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY ALERTS FROM YOUR ISP

If you get suspicious activity alerts from your internet service provider, then your network has likely been hacked.

“Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has a good idea of how often you use the internet and what you tend to use it for,” Keeper Security noted.

“If your ISP detects increased or unusual activity, they may send you an alert to notify you of the activity,” they added.

However, it’s important to make sure that the notification is legitimately from your ISP.

“You can do this by calling your ISP with the number on their official website to verify that they were the ones who contacted you with the suspicious activity alert,” Keeper Security explained.

INCREASE OF POP-UPS

One sure-fire sign of malicious cyber activity is an increase in random pop-up advertisements.

“An unusual amount of pop-ups are not normal and could mean that your device has been infected with some sort of malware or virus,” Keeper Security said.

“If you’ve noticed a sudden increase in pop-up advertisements, it could be due to your router being hacked or another type of cyberattack.”

Experts recommend you install anti-pop-ups in this case, as well as run anti-virus software.

LOSS OF CONTROL OF DEVICE

“Another sign that points to your router being hacked is the inability to control your device,” the security company said.

This is known as session hijacking and comprises a cybercriminal gaining complete control over a victim’s device.

“Once a cybercriminal has gained control of the device, they can look through any saved data on it including your most sensitive files,” Keep Security added.

“They can then use the data for their own malicious purposes such as selling it on the dark web or demanding a ransom be paid if the victim wants their data back.”