Update firmware or not?

[mac101]

I have had an 8800NL working entirely satisfactorily for a couple of years now. I have resisted the temptation to upgrade the firmware from vers 2.32d.dm12 which was fitted originally as I am obtaining 74/18 performance with almost no drop-outs or interuption of service. However I am concerned about recently reported hacking of routers. Can anyone advise me if upgrading to the latest firmware will make my device any more secure? I am a great believer in "If it aint broke, dont fix it" and I dont think that my perfomance can be significantly improved upon by the upgrades but I could be wrong.

Could someone please advise. many thanks

Mac

[Grimers]

Hi Mac,

It won't do any harm. But, it's up to you. It would be best to stay up to date.

[pintosal]

I'd take a contrary view....

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[HarlBen]

Well updates always gives you some sort of protection and virus and hacking definitions are upgraded in every updates. You should keep all your devices updated.