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How to Tell If Your Home WiFi is Being Stolen

How to Tell If Your Home WiFi is Being Stolen

Online safety does not stop at having a good anti-virus and firewall or practicing secure browsing. Sometimes the safety of your wireless network can be compromised without you realizing it. With so many devices able to automatically connect to any WiFi network, there are a lot of unintentional WiFi “borrowers” who just happened to chance upon the connection. However, there are also those who can intentionally steal your WiFi connection and even use it to snoop around your computer for sensitive information. WiFi theft is one of the reasons for wireless home network security issues, sudden increase in your WiFi bill as well as connectivity and speed issues. Do not despair, all hope is not lost. Here are some online safety steps you can take to check if your WiFi connection is being stolen.

Tips For Working Securely at WiFi Hotspots

Tips For Working Securely at WiFi Hotspots

Wireless hotspots are changing the way people work. Follow these tips to help ensure your computer is secure when working in these environments.

Smartphone Safety

Smartphone Safety

Smartphones aren’t just smart, they’re personal computers. They let you store photos, access e-mails, and allow you to surf to malicious websites. Just like computers, smartphones are vulnerable to viruses and other threats. Here’s a look at the different types of threats that affect smartphones and what you can do to protect yourself.