Home routers used to connect to the Internet are plagued by security problems, a Wall Street Journal examination has found.

To test the extent of the problem, the Journal commissioned a computer-security researcher to evaluate 20 new popular wireless routers. The analysis focused on security issues, such as whether the device had up-to-date software or was vulnerable to known hacking exploits.

The Journal chose the routers from the top five manufacturers by U.S. sales, according to market research firm IDC. Specific models were chosen based on manufacturer reports and sales ranking on Amazon.com.....

Is Your Home Router Vulnerable to Hackers? - WSJ.com