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Wireless networking and hackers
Wireless networks like all other types of network are vulnerable to hackers. Hackers can hack into a network and try to steal stored sensitive data such as credit card numbers or passwords, or delete files and valuable data. Some hackers use the victims machine for launching attacks on other computers or sending out masses of spam email. So it can be realised that it is important to protect a network against hackers. A good protection against hackers is to use a firewall. There are many software firewalls available freely for personal use. Many routers have embedded hardware firewalls, which can also prevent hackers from attacking a network.
Why Your Wireless Network May Not Be Safe (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Your home Wireless Network is safe because your router is encrypted, right? That's what hackers want you to think!
Is your wireless network secure enough? (Blogcritics.org)
Most folks who have a Wireless Network in their home have not secured it. Here's how. I received a question recently from a parent (And proud grandparent) regarding wireless security.Q:"I have 2 computers at home, one a pc connected to my router by a cable and the other a laptop that is connected wirelessly to the router. In setting up the router I did have to put in something called a ...
Sunrise Telecom(R) Introduces the GTT, a Home Network Triple Play Readiness Assessment Testing System (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Sunrise Telecom® Incorporated , a leader in test and measurement solutions for today's telecom, wireless and cable networks, announced the GTT, an all-in-one portable handheld test set designed to speed accurate verification of home networks for triple play deployments.
NetMotion Wireless Boosts Mobile Productivity for Visiting Nurse Service of New York (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
HIMSS -- NetMotion Wireless , a leading provider of mobile productivity and management software, announced today that its Mobile Virtual Private Network solution has been selected by the Visiting Nurse Service of New York to provide VNSNY's home healthcare workforce with real time access to critical data and applications at the point of care.
Covad Announces Launch of Wireless Broadband Mesh Network Test in San Carlos, California (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN JOSE, Calif.----Covad Communications Group Inc., , a leading national provider of integrated voice and data communications, announced today that it will use technology from Cisco to deploy a wireless broadband test network in San Carlos, California.
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