Oct 31 2004
Protecting Your Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi is a popular way to network home computers. It’s relatively inexpensive, convenient and fairly easy to set up. But most users don’t take the extra step to lock it down. This can be a serious mistake.
Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit information. These waves are broadcast beyond the walls of your home and apartment, where they can be intercepted by anyone else with a wireless connection - including hackers.
Hackers take advantage of unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Some, who are called war drivers, drive around neighborhoods looking for open networks. Some are just keeping score, but others may attempt to access your personal data.
These four steps can help you keep your home network and personal information secure.
Link: Democrat and Chronicle