Secure Your Wireless Connection

Free public wireless Internet access and home wireless networks are becoming as common as the cell phone. However, they do pose a security risk. A recent story in the news reports how the credit card numbers of over 47 million customers of the TJ Maxx retail chain were stolen largely through hacking into their computer system by means of wireless access.

There are basic security procedures that laptop users of free wireless services (and paid services) along with home wireless users should implement to deter all but the most sophisticated thieves. CNET.com has an excellent slideshow presentation showing how to secure homes based wireless systems and laptops used on public systems. Read it and use it!