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UPnP is a convenient method to establish auto-connections across your local network, from your smartphone and PC to smart TV, game console, and security cameras. The convenience of UPnP is obvious – you won’t have to reconfigure your router every time you connect a new gadget. Still, this protocol comes with significant security pitfalls one shouldn‘t neglect. Keep reading to learn what UPnP is, what risks it involves, and how to prevent them.

Let’s say your phone freezes for a second, then the screen lights up on its own. Or maybe your laptop fan roars at 3 a.m. even though you shut the lid. Or you get a Google warning saying that “you just signed in from São Paulo” while you were sleeping somewhere in NYC. Some people don’t pay much attention to such things, others may think such oddities could be due to an operating system update, or other reasons. But these are often red-light signals of cyber security threats that are gearing up for a full-blown cyber attack. This guide will show you how to spot early signs of cyber threats, walk you through real-world risks, and tell you what to do if your device’s been compromised. You’ll also learn how VeePN can help protect your data.