What is a useful home network security step?

Change the default router password.

Start playing free

  1. Share the Wi-Fi password widely
  2. Turn off all updates
  3. Change the default router password ✔

Why: Changing default router credentials helps keep unauthorized people off your network.

Huh, didn't know that: Changing default router credentials helps keep unauthorized people off your network.

The dad joke
A default router password is a welcome mat for strangers.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: Change the default router password. Changing default router credentials helps keep unauthorized people off your network.

  1. Scouting America: Cybersecurity www.scouting.org/merit-badges/cybersecurity
    Research best practices for protecting a home computer or network, and make a checklist of FIVE things you and your family can do to stay secure
    Checked 2026-11-07.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.