Smarter home WiFi security for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: the perfect time to take stock of how well your home is protected from today’s online risks. From phishing emails and identity theft attempts to malware and spam, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated every year. And with more connected devices in our homes than ever before, your WiFi network is on the front lines of keeping your family safe.

That’s why Ritter Communications Smart WiFi with Plume® Home includes a suite of built-in security features that quietly work in the background to defend your household. With it, you get stronger protection without extra apps, downloads, or complicated setups.

Security That Adapts to Every Device

Not all devices face the same risks. Smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, and smart TVs all have different vulnerabilities, and hackers know it, with attacks increasing in recent years. In fact, Plume reported a 48% increase in cybersecurity threats in U.S. homes between 2023 and 2024, with botnet attacks more than doubling in that time.

The Home app uses multi-layer defense mechanisms to protect your network and everything connected to it:

• Blocks known malicious websites and phishing attempts
• Monitors incoming connections for suspicious activity
• Watches for unusual IoT device behavior, like smart cameras talking to unknown servers
  Prevents unauthorized attempts to remotely access your network

With these protections, your devices (and the personal information on them) are shielded from many of the most common threats.

Identity Theft and Phishing Protection

Phishing remains one of the easiest ways hackers steal personal information. Fake websites, emails, or pop-ups can trick you into giving away passwords, credit card numbers, or even social security details.

The Home app helps block these threats at the source. By checking the websites your devices attempt to reach against databases of known malicious actors, it can stop phishing attempts before you even see them. It’s like having an identity theft protection layer built right into your WiFi.

Spam, Malware, and Ransomware Defense

While spam and adware are less common than they used to be, malware and ransomware are on the rise. A ransomware attack can lock you out of your files until a ransom is paid, while other types of malware silently capture sensitive information.

The Home app combats these risks by:

• Blocking unsafe downloads
• Preventing malicious apps from reaching your devices
• Sending alerts if suspicious activity occurs on your network
  
  

Think of it as spam protection WiFi: always running, always learning, always on the lookout and always adapting to new threats.

Flexible Family Controls

Beyond stopping hackers, Smart WiFi helps you manage how your family uses the internet. Through the Plume Home app, you can:

• Apply parental controls WiFi filters to help keep kids safe online
• Use “Time Freeze” to pause access for certain devices during homework or family time
• Set time limits for internet use to balance online and offline activities
• Prioritize school laptops or work devices so video calls and uploads never stall

It’s a blend of safe internet for kids and smart management for busy households.

Strong Internet + Built-In Security

With Ritter Communications Smart WiFi, you get more than just a strong signal. SmartWifi + Plume Home app is a winning combo that combines high-speed WiFi with advanced security features to give you:

• Smooth streaming and video calls, even during busy evenings
• Confidence that your devices and data are being monitored
• Control over how and when your household connects

Stay Safer This Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity threats are growing, but you don’t have to face them alone. With SmartWifi + Plume Home from Ritter Communications, your home network is automatically defended against phishing, identity theft, malware, and more, all while giving you flexible tools to manage your family’s internet use.

This October, make your home network part of your cybersecurity plan. Protect your data, your devices, and your peace of mind with Ritter Communications Smart WiFi.