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Default passwords that the Virgin Media Super Hub came pre-set with should be changed to unique 12 character codes Why do I need to change my Virgin Media Super Hub 2 password? While undertaking an investigation to see whether popular smart gadgets and home appliances are vulnerable to hackers, Which? Discovered that hackers were able to access Super Hub 2 wifi passwords in just a few days. A spokesperson for the firm told The Sun Online: “The security of our network and of our customers is of paramount importance to us.'

And they suggest changing the passwords on routers, if they are still set to the original password that the router came pre-set with. Virgin Media have assured customers that the threat to their information is small, but advise to air on the side of caution. How do I change my Virgin Media Super Hub 2 password? If your password is still the generic default one that came with the Super Hub 2, then Virgin Media suggest that you change it to a unique combination of at least 12 characters.

These should include a mix of upper and lower case letters as well as numbers. In order to change your password there are several steps to undertake. ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 'The Sun', 'Sun', 'Sun Online' are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited.

Warm Cracker Dip. TV boxes and apps. Speeds refer to download speeds unless stated otherwise. Speed assumes equipment is at optimum speed & capacity, device limitations apply. A Virgin Media spokesman said the company's counter-measures regularly disabled unofficial boxes while the roll-out of new encryption technology across the cable. Language Exchange there.

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