| > | | | | and spyware protection. Spyware and similar |
| Information on 80211B Wireless Network and | | | | programs such as Trojans can gain access to |
| Connections | | | | your computer and send back data and password |
| Wireless networking security is serious business | | | | logs to a hacker database. Many spyware and |
| especially since millions of computer users are | | | | Trojans can be stopped via firewalls and a good |
| now using their personal and business laptops to | | | | background scan. |
| access the web through public or commercial wifi | | | | You can also limit your liability by choosing to go |
| hotspots. If you use wireless networks or wifi | | | | on wifi hotspots or connect to safe networks |
| hotspots, here are some tips on wireless | | | | that you know of and are not open to the public. |
| networking security. | | | | For instance, a private wifi network will have |
| Whether you surf the net, send emails to your | | | | much less wireless networking security issues as |
| friends or conduct important corporate or | | | | well as a network at your local restaurant or |
| government business via your computer, you | | | | café that may charge you by the minute. You |
| should take wireless network security seriously. | | | | are less likely to find hackers ready to take |
| Many people can have their computers hacked, | | | | advantage of your computer; however you |
| controlled and corrupted by hackers and other | | | | should never let down your guard. If you are |
| unauthorized computers. | | | | using your laptop to connect to a wifi hotspot or |
| There are many products that can help protect | | | | wireless network, be vigilant and protect your |
| your computer and increase your wireless | | | | computer with wireless networking security |
| networking security. Most of the products are | | | | measures. |
| either virus scans that include firewall protection | | | | |