Want free hotspots? If you go wardriving[?] around Lembah Kelang you might found lots of open private broadband WiFi.
The Star In-Tech today highlights lots of improperly configured private WiFi networks around Lembah Kelang, running with default configuration, providing free internet access in the neighborhood.
What possibly happened if you did not secure your personal WiFi router?
- you’re humbly providing free internet access, probably to bad people (hacking , spammers… ). You might accused for the illegal activities. They can’t be easily caught.
- possibly your Shared Documents available to your next door neighbors! (do you want your neighbors see your personal pictures and documents?)
- possibly data tap by using network sniffer. All your chat, posts, urls, or even IC numbers and credit cards number easily stolen.
- outsiders easily access your router interface and do what ever you want. They might be block you accessing the router interface.
So how to secure your personal WiFi
- pls come back later, I’ll post it later.
Hi,
How do you set up streamyx to be an always on connection with windows XP. I used the TMNet in a box CD to get it going. Pls. help. Thanks.
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