WPS allows devices to connect to a network by either pressing a button on the router and the device or by entering an 8-digit PIN. However, this convenience comes at a cost.

But apparently, Apple’s WPS server sends up to 400 other known Wi-Fi networks that may be in the approximate vicinity of the device as part of its crowdsourcing location database.

Disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) options in your router settings. This will make it harder for hackers to get access. Consider setting up a guest network for ...

Y our 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 ...