4 reasons you should turn off Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) right now
WPS used to be a quick way to pair Wi-Fi devices, but you shouldn't use it anymore.
Your home network might be at risk—right this minute. At least, if you have a router with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) logo and button on it, it's a security issue waiting to happen. This feature was designed nearly two decades ago to make pairing routers with Wi-Fi devices like printers easy. Still, design flaws make it an open invitation to hackers or anyone else who might want to get onto your home network.
