Is Wireless Internet Safe?
Wireless Internet is quickly becoming a standard option for most laptop users. It provides the freedom to work from almost anywhere at any time. However, there are dangers and risks involved with public wireless networks.
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Home Wireless Internet
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Many providers offer wireless Internet service for your home. These connections are usually secure and require authentication to use. This prevents hackers from accessing your information.
Public Wireless Internet
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Public wireless Internet is available at most public libraries, airports and universities. Many cafes and bookstores also offer this service. These are much less secure and risky to use.
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Hackers
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Hackers can pull information, including account numbers and passwords, from public wireless connections.
Precautions
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The best way to protect yourself from hackers is to limit your visits to pages that ask for passwords or display personal information.
Deactivating Wireless Access
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The best way to prevent your information from being stolen is to deactivate your connection to unsecured wireless networks and set your computer to not automatically access them.
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