We are all now well aware of the threats facing computers, such as DDoS attacks against servers, what exactly a zombie computer is and some hacks which have it the newspapers like the story of a man in Tampa Bay who was caught (stealing) someone else,s broadband connection. The individual hacked into a wireless internet network. While this may seem innocent enough consider that the person who gains entry into the network could be using your connection to surf for porn or website it could be child porn, with the trail leading to your connection.
In fact you may need to have your own experts helping you prove your innocence.
Another similar story of broadband wireless signal theft from out of the UK, where several individuals have been charged using someone eles,s broadband connection.While the fines have been hefty, it is a clear indication that while the justice system is working towards protecting individuals, they are in uncharted terriotry. If you have ever borrowed someone else,s wireless connectin you should think twice. If the letter of the law is followed, you could end up with serious fines, jail time and worse, a record that will follow you for life.
If you have a wireless internet conection in your home or office secure it, Not only are you protecting yourself, your business and its assets but you could be preventing someone form launching devastating attacks againts commercial systems or allowing terrorists form using open system to communicate with other and even stopping the follow of child pornograohy.
Forget about what could be done using your wireless connection consider that many of us store our entire lives on our computers: digital images,movies,banking information, and even e bills.If Someone gets unauthorized access to your computer, you risk having your identity stolen. You need to ensure your computers are sufficiently secured to prevent unauthorized access to its contents.
In fact you may need to have your own experts helping you prove your innocence.
Another similar story of broadband wireless signal theft from out of the UK, where several individuals have been charged using someone eles,s broadband connection.While the fines have been hefty, it is a clear indication that while the justice system is working towards protecting individuals, they are in uncharted terriotry. If you have ever borrowed someone else,s wireless connectin you should think twice. If the letter of the law is followed, you could end up with serious fines, jail time and worse, a record that will follow you for life.
If you have a wireless internet conection in your home or office secure it, Not only are you protecting yourself, your business and its assets but you could be preventing someone form launching devastating attacks againts commercial systems or allowing terrorists form using open system to communicate with other and even stopping the follow of child pornograohy.
Forget about what could be done using your wireless connection consider that many of us store our entire lives on our computers: digital images,movies,banking information, and even e bills.If Someone gets unauthorized access to your computer, you risk having your identity stolen. You need to ensure your computers are sufficiently secured to prevent unauthorized access to its contents.
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