Wireless

[Huru]

Is it really safe to use wireless? I mean it can be more possible for your network to get hacked into if its on wireless.

[dr911]

Hey Huru,

Here are soem links that might help you out ?

http://www.ameinfo.com/23526.html

http://www.safe-pc.net/

http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/...147/22147.html

[gurrat]

Well I use wireless at home and I think I am safe. First of all I have to connect to internet via dsl with username and password so there is no extra security risk. Wireless is safe as any other internet/computer thing. As safe as the owner is if you know what I mean

[pooq.co.uk]

Wireless is nowhere near as safe as a wired network, even with the most up to date encryption, could still be accessed if someone was really determined and had the know-how

[gurrat]

Yes but what can he access ? Your internet connection ? Don't think so if you have to sign in !

[pooq.co.uk]

Originally Posted by gurrat

Yes but what can he access ? Your internet connection ? Don't think so if you have to sign in !

Yes, along with your computer and any other devices connected on your network, it's unlikely anyone would bother hacking into the average users pc this way but possible all the same

[fjanusas]

Here is a good article that i am sure will be of some interest to you! Also keep in mind this is just in one small metro area of florida. so i am sure you could image what it must be like in larger citys.. here is the link:

http://www.micro-logix.com/NetworkSe...rticles/1.aspx

[crafterz]

wireless is pretty safe, remember, you need someone to first get your signal, then break into it, its not very common omongs those i know that use it. Ive always used it, and nothing bad has ever come from it.

[derfy]

WEP is trivial to crack. Not sure about WPA, however.

Quote from Wikipedia:

Several serious weaknesses were identified by cryptanalysts — any WEP key can be cracked with readily-available software in two minutes or less...

WPA appears far more resilient against attacks, if secured with a proper passphrase. I recommend 60+ characters.