If you think that broadcasting your Wi-Fi network’s name for all the world – including not just a few hackers – to see is a bad idea, you’re not alone. Telling the world your Wi-Fi’s network name (or Security Set Identifier, SSID) can be the crucial first step in a chain that leads to a network break-in and worse. Keeping it under wraps by hiding the network’s name is an idea that can help preserve your privacy and add an extra layer of security.
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