How secure is your home WiFi network? Cyber threats such as malware and Internet of Things (IoT) scams are becoming more sophisticated and more prevalent. That can make protecting your home network feel overwhelming. The good news? Spectrum Security Shield makes it easier to safeguard your network and devices.

What Is Spectrum Security Shield?

Spectrum Security Shield is an included feature of Spectrum Advanced WiFi, which automatically monitors and block threats before they reach your devices. Unlike other security services that might charge you a monthly fee, Spectrum Security Shield comes with Advanced WiFi. It’s ready to block threats quickly after you’re set up with Spectrum Internet®.

It’s easy to manage Security Shield setting through the My Spectrum App. In the app you can see which threats and unsafe websites have been blocked.

WiFi Security Risks

You may be wondering about how secure WiFi is in the first place. While it depends on your home network and Internet provider, the more protective steps you can take against cybersecurity threats, the better.

If someone were to gain access to your WiFi network, they could attempt to steal your personal information, initiate ransomware to block access to a computer system or launch other harmful attacks.

Here are a few of the most common WiFi security risks to keep in mind:

• Unauthorized Access Points – Hackers may try to create fake WiFi access points to trick devices into connecting. While home networks are generally safer from this type of attack, Security Shield’s Smart Device protection (which includes IoT security), monitors smart home devices and blocks suspicious connections.
• Outbound Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks – These attacks are designed to overwhelm networks with excessive traffic.  Security Shield helps prevent your devices from being used in a DoS attack, while keeping your Internet running uninterrupted.
• WiFi Freeloading – With the My Spectrum App, you can see when unauthorized users try to connect to your network, which may slow down your speed. With this visibility, you can remove those users and ensure only your approved devices are connected.

Spectrum Security Shield’s WiFi Features

Spectrum Security Shield helps make Spectrum Internet more secure in a number of ways. From user protection to WiFi device protection and DoS prevention blocks, Spectrum Security Shield increases WiFi security by preventing over 10 million threats per day across the Advanced WiFi router population.

User Protection

Spectrum Security Shield features Secure Browsing, which warns you of potentially harmful websites. When Security Shield flags a malicious website, a Security Shield icon will appear on your browser.

Device Protection

Spectrum Security actively defends your WiFi-connected devices by monitoring:

• Traffic – Blocks suspicious communication attempts between hackers and your devices automatically, using IP addresses.
• Smart devices – For homes with smart devices such as speakers or security cameras, Security Shield will look for any suspicious connections or activity, blocking potential threats.
• Outbound DoS Prevention – Stops outgoing network traffic that may be associated with DoS attacks, preventing your Internet from slowdowns caused by malware-infected devices.

Protecting yourself from online threats is easier with Spectrum Security Shield. Get complete control over your home WiFi network with Spectrum Advanced WiFi and Security Shield.