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Securing Your Wireless Home Network Indiana

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

Computer Associates International Inc
317-844-7221
250 E 96th St
Indianapolis, IN
Computer Systems Services Inc
317-577-4881
6505 E 82nd St
Indianapolis, IN
Greenbriar Computer Repair
317-466-9549
1323 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN
Peartree Software Consulting
317-257-2486
600 Holliday Ln
Indianapolis, IN
Sanyog Computer Solutions
317-579-0746
8650 Malaga DR
Indianapolis, IN
Seven Opals Software LLC
317-569-1810
1537 Sierra Spgs
Indianapolis, IN
CBS Computer Repair
260-441-9000
2727 Stardale Dr
Fort Wayne, IN
Britannia Inc
260-482-6321
1616 Directors Row
Fort Wayne, IN
Decisionone
260-482-1062
5401 Keystone DR
Fort Wayne, IN
Dwd Technology Group
260-423-2414
9921 Dupont Circle Dr W
Fort Wayne, IN

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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