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Wireless home network security

Wireless home network security is crucial for ensuring a smooth operation networks. Here are a few reasons:

Without security close by intruders can eavesdrop on a network and access resources such as Internet connection.

Hackers can hack into computers and steal sensitive data such as stored credit card numbers or passwords.

Attackers can launch denial of service attacks, resulting in computer crashes or data loss. They may also use the victims machine as a base to launch attacks on other computers connected to the network or even the Internet.

Viruses can cause all sorts of mayhem or be used to transmit sensitive data to a remote hackers machine.

Email spammers can use a hacked computer to send out junk email to thousands of other machines across the Internet.

Hackers and criminals can use a hacked computer to perform all sorts of illegal activities, while leaving a trace back to the victims computer, rather than theirs. If you have not secured your wireless network, now is a good time to do so. Start off by consulting the product manufactures documentation. Secure your router first, then each and every computer connected to the network.