| Wireless internet connection has been gaining | | | | over network. Your data on computers may not |
| ground because of freedom it offers in terms of | | | | remain safe. With unprotected network all your |
| convenience of access, not getting tied down to | | | | internet browsing history, instant messages |
| your desk, getting connected while on the move. | | | | becomes susceptible to hacking and can be |
| While wireless network offers some of the | | | | viewed, decoded and seen by the hackers. |
| excellent features but the there are many | | | | Today there exist many technologies which can |
| shortcoming with which a wireless network has to | | | | be used to secure the Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi |
| live with. | | | | protected access (WPA and WPA2) are the |
| There are many users in wireless internet domain | | | | examples of two latest technologies which can be |
| who have paid scant attention to its security | | | | used to secure your network. WPA2 has come in |
| aspect. I would say majority of users are having | | | | to existence after serious issues were raised |
| unsecured connection. You may have secured | | | | over earlier existed, WEP (Wired Equivalent |
| your existence to the four walls of your house | | | | Privacy). |
| but once you have Wi-Fi connection, anyone can | | | | You may be a high profile internet user and may |
| access within 250-350 ft from your server. There | | | | be putting your complete stake on IT and ITES |
| have been number of instances where Wi-Fi | | | | but don't just leave your Wi-Fi connected |
| network has been hacked to send terror mails | | | | unsecured as this may land you in serious |
| and issue of threats. An unprotected network can | | | | troubles. |
| also be used to access your personal information | | | | |