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So you have the latest internet security for your computer - anti-virus, firewall, spyware protection, privacy protection, the whole kit and caboodle. Nothing is going to get to your computer network now..... or have you just overlooked one of the most easiest ways to access your computer network. Wireless networks that have no security enabled is more open than you leaving all your doors and windows open to burglars to get in your house... it's like opening all your doors and windows and then standing in the middle of the street yelling out that all your doors and windows are open for anyone to come in - good or bad. On the other hand you might have been told that you have security on your wireless network. But to your lack of knowledge and your technician's lack of knowledge he might have only setup WEP security on your wireless router. It might protect you from novice users that try to access your network, but to any hacker that knows a bit more, cracking your WEP security on your wireless router is not a big task at all. As a home user you might be less of a target but you can still be in the firing line of some hackers that can plant key loggers onto your computer and then record any information you type, including passwords and credit card information. Realistically you'll need to have a person come into range of your wireless network to attempt this, but it's not a hard task - have you ever turned on your laptop and searched and found many networks in your vicinity. You probably found some unsecured network and could connect to those. As a minimum other people will use your internet connection for surfing the net and downloading who knows what - at your expense! If you run a business or you have friends or family that run one - it's a very good ideas to send this on!... If you are not sure if your wireless network is secure (running WPA/WPA2) you can have some one from elscomm come out and make sure that you have the correct security protection for your wireless network. Contact us on (02) 9572 7571 or 0402 936 861 or create a support ticket here
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