How to tell if someone is stealing your Wi-Fi

By stealing your Wi-Fi we mean that an AP might be faking to be an authorized device within your Wi-Fi network without your authorization and so try to access your clients’ personal information. Moreover, if a hacker entered on your Wi-Fi network, he can also steal private data, like passwords for example.

Check with online tools and applications

You have the possibility to scan your Wi-Fi network thanks to online tools and applications.

For example, you can use Tanaza’s surveying tool, that scans all networks in your area.

Screenshot 2: scan all networks in your area thanks to Tanaza

Alternatively, you can use:

Router Checker, that checks the router’s connection settings; or Wi-Fi Inspector, to:

• Fing Network Tools,
• IP Tools: Network Utilities

How to protect my Wi-Fi network from hackers?

To enhance the security of your Wi-Fi network, you can first start to change the password that you use to manage your Wi-Fi network. Create a personalized one with caps, numbers and symbols.

Last but not least, be sure that your router runs the latest firmware in order to improve the security.