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Old 02-02-2011, 06:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I've wondered for a while how secure information is when using a wireless network with encryption?
I read this can still be hacked but just delays hackers for a while, so should people use wired connections if possible? Do encrypted internet connections get hacked a lot or do hackers usually take advantage of open networks?
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Old 02-04-2011, 06:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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There are quite a few risks associated with wireless internet connections. While the more benign among the spyware and adware programmers monitor the sites that the user visits on the web simply to be able to assess the success of their marketing efforts and identify the web-surfing habits of wire less internet users, there are types of spyware that go beyond these limits. They undermine the user’s wireless internet security, by carefully monitoring the keystrokes and actually capturing passwords and other functions. This surely crosses the line and poses a very definite wireless computer security risk. In order to achieve a secure wireless internet connection, here are A Few Easy Steps That The User Could Learn To Protect Himself From Such Programmes:
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Old 02-05-2011, 10:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
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There's always a risk in everything so I believe our part is to avoid them.
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Old 02-08-2011, 06:56 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Basically, Wireless broadband service is one of the types of broadband available today which aims to provide high-speed Internet access to subscribers.Wireless internet service that grants the user access to Internet e-mail or to the World Wide Web, vides wireless networks.so If wireless broadband connection is properly configured and you have the tools to protect your computer from harm - then this type of broadband is a literally 'wireless', high-speed, hassle-free and convenient way to connect to the Internet.

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Old 02-20-2011, 02:20 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Life is full of risks wireless if more risky then a local lan connection, however with proper security policy, antivirus, firewalls we can avoid incidents.

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Old 02-20-2011, 03:20 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Wireless Internet is safe once you apply WEP -Wired Equivalent Privacy-encryption of data. But it has less security since it is easy to break the code by hacker. There is WPA encryption which is safer than WEP.
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Old 02-21-2011, 06:26 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Life is full of risks wireless if more risky then a local lan connection, however with proper security policy, antivirus, firewalls we can avoid incidents.

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I Totally agree with you. We should have proper security for better protection.
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Old 02-21-2011, 06:31 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Answer is that it's really not safe to connect to an unknown open wireless network, particularly if you're going to be transferring any kind of sensitive information. The reason would be, all information sent over an unsecured wireless network (which doesn't require a WPA or WPA2 security code) is information that is sent in plain sight.. That's why, Just by connecting to an open network you are potentially opening your computer to anyone else on that wireless network...

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There are quite a few risks associated with wireless internet connections. While the more benign among the spyware and adware programmers monitor the sites that the user visits on the web simply to be able to assess the success of their marketing efforts and identify the web-surfing habits of wire less internet users, there are types of spyware that go beyond these limits. They undermine the user’s wireless internet security, by carefully monitoring the keystrokes and actually capturing passwords and other functions. This surely crosses the line and poses a very definite wireless computer security risk. In order to achieve a secure wireless internet connection, here are A Few Easy Steps That The User Could Learn To Protect Himself From Such Programmes:
Ya!You are right here I am glad to read your nice suggestion here.
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Old 03-30-2011, 01:51 AM   #10 (permalink)
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but it is harm ful if another person know your password and use for bad things
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