As subject to many attacks that are targeting not only computers but networking components that they may be connected to, routers and other networking products now come with built in protection for such an issues. They used to be simple plug and play appliances that allows us to expand or improve out ability to connect to the internet but hackers have found of ways to use these gadgets as tools in their never ending quest for things to attack.

Infected routers have been found all over the world showing the complexity level at which these hackers operate. Firewalling them allows them to stop attacks even before they happen. Have old hardware, then a simple firmware upgrade may be in order to allow them ample protection. New ones have them built in so not much needs to be done except for frequent checks with the manufacturer’s website for firmware upgrades.