Wireless Security - Be Safe...

This post is about how to be safe when dealing with wireless technologies.

If you are on an open wireless network, anyone with the right equipment can read what you are sending to the Wireless Access Point (WAP). Some websites allow encrypted connections which protect your data, but this is not enough when you are sending sensitive information by email or working with important documents. So you should concern about wireless security seriously and take actions to connect through Wi-Fi safely.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) encrypts all the data that passes to and from your computer. Let’s assume that a hacker is trying to capture the data and in that case even they will not be able to read the data if you have a VPN. If someone has a 3G access point, you can always trust the connection through the cellular network.

You should always keep in mind that you need to protect your physical computer from theft and malicious intents. Remember to use a good physical security. Encrypt your important data and documents, by doing so you can save valuables against others who tries to access even if they manage to crack your login password. Another method is installing a PC Tracker to track down your missing hardware in the event that it’s stolen.