Why It’s Important to Secure Your Home Wireless


While there has been quite a bit of discussion regarding whether or not using your neighbors wireless is ethical, those that allow their wireless systems to be used without protection might want to give a second thought to that decision. It’s not the neighbor they need to worry about, but those looking to steal and scam from the information you leave open by doing so as this video shows:

As the video shows, a lot of information can be gleaned about you just by how you surf the Internet. Do you really want that information broadcast to anyone that has a bit of curiosity? Or worse, those that are specifically looking to part you from your money?

While you probably think that it will never happen to you, that is exactly what the people stealing this information hope…for those that are looking for easy ways to secure their home wireless, this article may help


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fractalbrothers
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October 27, 2006 at 3:17 pm

I love wardriving.

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October 27, 2006 at 9:31 pm

It is sad that people get their thrills from stealing other peoples information. The story about the girl who posted her video on Youtube and in turn had someone hack her computer, steal her private photos and then post them on the net, is a horrible example of what can happen.

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