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Securing Your Wireless Home Network Illinois

Do you have a wireless network installed in your home? If so, did you know that hackers might be using your Internet connection without your knowledge or consent?

Local Companies

Bungie Software Products Corporation
312-397-0500
350 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL
Catalyst Software Solutions
312-781-9504
200 W Adams St
Chicago, IL
Direct Logic Solutions
(309) 688-5500
4507 N Sterling Ave Ste 402
Peoria, IL
DXF INC
(773) 774-5800
7257 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL
Computer Lab Office Mart Incorporated
(773) 262-3924
2801 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL
CompuAction Inc
312-269-9400
200 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL
Computer City
773-752-1762
1375 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL
Business Computer Technologies
309-862-3666
328 Susan Drive
Normal, IL
HumanCentric
(866) 356-9023
8600 West Bryn Mawr
Chicago, IL
Advanced Integrated Software
773-536-1980
4530 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL

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:

  1. Place your wireless router in a location that is as far away from the street or the closest neighbor's house as possible.

  2. Change your router's password from the factory default (which most "competent" hackers are familiar with) to a new one.

  3. If you have file sharing enabled on your PC be surer to activate password protection.

  4. Enable encryption (WEP) in your router's configuration settings.

  5. 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!


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