Cybersecurity experts advise rebooting your router even if it's not slow

Cybersecurity experts recommend regularly rebooting your home router, even if it's working stably. The procedure interrupts temporary malware activity, resets attacker connections, and clears the cache. The US National Security Agency urged citizens to reboot after disrupting a large network of hacked routers used in a botnet for data theft.

Cybersecurity experts strongly recommend regularly rebooting your home router, even if the connection is working stably. The procedure is important not only for fixing glitches but also for maintaining home network security. US agencies previously disrupted a large network of hacked routers that hackers used as part of a botnet to steal personal data and intercept traffic. In response to this threat, the US National Security Agency urged citizens to reboot their routers. A simple restart can interrupt temporary malware activity and reset attacker connections. Beyond protection from cyber threats, rebooting clears the temporary cache, restarts security protocols, and resets the external connection. During a restart, the device reselects the least congested Wi-Fi channel, improving signal quality. Experts advise rebooting the router at least once a month, preferably weekly. Many modern models support scheduled automatic restart. It is also important to enable automatic software updates in the admin panel. If an outdated model does not support updates, it should be replaced. A full factory reset, which deletes all user data, is recommended only as a last resort.