Hackers can steal bank details and pictures in raids on Wi-Fi routers – 5 signs you could be a victim

HERE are the signs that hackers can steal your bank details and pictures by raiding your Wi-Fi router.

Now experts at tech firm Aura have revealed the tell tale signs that your Wi-Fi has been hacked by criminals.

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This will allow strangers to access personal information about you and even listen to your conversations with loved ones.

Here are the key signs your Wi-Fi has been hacked.

Slow internet speed

A sudden and unexplained slowing down of your connection could mean that hackers have targeted your router.

Unfamiliar devices or IP addresses detected

Alien devices could be a sign that hackers are looking at your router. If this happens you need to log in to your router’s IP address in your web browser and review the list of connected devices.‍‍

Your Wi-Fi password changed

Issues with passwords can often be linked to hacking activity. Hackers often change your login credentials shortly after breaking into your router

Unusual software on your devices

New and strange software that you don’t recognise can also be a sign of hacking activity targeting your router.

Strange activity in your browser

If your browser begins to direct you to strange websites, this could mean hackers have changed your Domain Name System (DNS) settings.

And bizarre ransomware messages claiming to have sensitive information, data, or photos could mean hackers have looked
at your router.

Cybersecurity experts Kaspersky recently revealed  five rules to help protect your hard-earned money from online crooks.

The fake buyers reach out to legitimate sellers and pretend they want to purchase an item.

But there is a proviso – the transaction must be made as a secure payment on a so-called secure site that acts as a guarantor.

The fraudster then lies to the seller by saying they’ve transferred the funds.

However, to access the money, the seller is told to click on a link – which unbeknown to them, is a phishing one.

The thieves also tell them to enter bank card details, before pressing the “receive money” button.

But of course, the unsuspecting victim doesn’t get paid.

Instead, the swindler has emptied their account.