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Securing Your Wireless Home Network  by: Rick Rouse Do you have a wireless network installed in your home? Chances are that you do. If so, did you know that hackers might be using your Internet connection without your knowledge or consent? It's called "Drive-By Clicking" and it is becoming more and more popular all the time. Here is how it works: A hacker drives through a residential neighborhood with a laptop computer equipped with a wireless network adapter. If a wireless router isn't configured for secure communications the hacker's laptop can detect the signal, stop his car, and access the Internet using the unsuspecting homeowner's Internet connection. He can send spam emails (potentially getting the homeowner in trouble) and even access sensitive information on the host's computer. Scary stuff, huh? If you have a wireless router you can protect yourself with these tips: Place your wireless router in a location that is as far away from the street or the closest neighbor's house as possible. Change your router's password from the factory default (which most "competent" hackers are familiar with) to a new one. If you have file sharing enabled on your PC be surer to activate password protection. Enable encryption (WEP) in your router's configuration settings. Be alert for clues that someone else is using your Internet Connection or home network. These include excessive Internet traffic through your cable or DSL modem (the data lights will flash more than usual) and a sluggish PC with lots of unsual hard drive activity. Taking the time to secure your wireless network from cyber-intruders could save you lots of headaches and losses (monetary and otherwise) in the future. About The Author Rick Rouse is the owner of RLROUSE Directory & Informational Resources (http://www.rlrouse.com). Submit your URL to RLROUSE Directory and all of our partner sites for only 29.95! This article was posted on January 06, 2005 Read More Articles from the "Computers and Internet" Category: 10 Ways To Save Time And Money With Packing And Shipping On Ebay by Dave Bromley What Is A VoIP Router? by Laura Rupert Rid Your Computer of ITD - Internet Transmitted Diseases by Bruce Cramer SAP Business One vs. Microsoft Dynamics GP – highlights for consultant by Andrew Karasev Avoiding Stress During the Busy Holiday Shopping Season with eCardica.com by Amy Pilkington The Unavoidable Spyware Threats by Mitch Johnson Issues with implementing Software Quality Assurance (SQA) by Ian Fleming Lotus Domino/Notes - Microsoft Great Plains tandem as ERP with Documents Workflow - overview for IT Specialist by Rafel Osipov RSS Feed Tools by Jack Doren Are You Protecting Your Computer? by Alton Hargrave << Back to "Computers And Internet" Index

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