Routers are one of those things most people rarely think about until something goes wrong. Maybe your streaming keeps buffering during a movie. Maybe online gaming feels laggy. Or maybe it just sits there, quietly collecting dust until the next firmware update that may or may not come. That is exactly where the trouble starts. Your router is the gateway to the internet, yet it often gets ignored and rarely updated. This makes it an easy target for attacks from the internet. A recent example comes from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre bulletin: "APT28 exploit routers to enable DNS hijacking operations". Many routers supplied by internet providers or the cheap models you find in stores have short firmware support periods. They simply do not offer the security features or everyday usefulness that modern homes need. Better options exist, but they can feel overwhelming and require advanced networking knowledge. Tech enthusiasts might enjoy setting up pfSense on a Protectli Vault and…
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