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Hide Your Wifi Network so No One Steals From You Internet: Is that Really a Good Idea?

Summary by ADSLZone
The modern routers of the main operators (Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Digi...) allow you to make many adjustments of the WiFi network, to improve the connection or privacy. One of the functions in the configuration of these devices allows you to hide the signal, to prevent others from seeing it. If you suspect that your neighbors steal the Internet, it is a very useful tool. But cybersecurity experts recommend not to use it always. A study of th…
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The modern routers of the main operators (Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Digi...) allow you to make many adjustments of the WiFi network, to improve the connection or privacy. One of the functions in the configuration of these devices allows you to hide the signal, to prevent others from seeing it. If you suspect that your neighbors steal the Internet, it is a very useful tool. But cybersecurity experts recommend not to use it always. A study of th…

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ADSLZone broke the news in on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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