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March 14, 2005

Report: WiFi Networks are Not Secure

Wireless networks are wonderful - you can work via the 'net from anywhere in your office. However, if you do not take precautions to secure you wireless network - you'll be sharing your network with people you really don't want to. I'm sure you've heard this many times before. So for those of you who are not securing your WiFi network - when will you?

News Factor writes The lack of security Latest News about Security in wireless Latest News about wireless networks represents a serious threat to businesses that have not taken measures to protect themselves against those who can easily tap into the Wi-Fi systems being deployed in private and public locations.

According to an annual survey conducted by RSA Security Latest News about RSA Security, more than one-third of all wireless local area networks (LANs) used by businesses are not secure, exposing the companies to potential intrusions by hackers on the street or in nearby buildings.

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