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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: Den on July 11, 2011, 17:54

Title: How safe are you
Post by: Den on July 11, 2011, 17:54

I went into a business / shop in Wrexham the other day and we were discussing mobile phones when I switched mine to search for wi-fi and imigine my surprise when I realised that their router was unprotected completely. Today on the phone I mentioned this and owner (my nephew) said he did not see the point in having a password and does not bother with the one in his home either. I asked if he did online banking and he said no, as he did not think it was safe.  ':| :crazy:

Title: Re: How safe are you
Post by: sam on July 11, 2011, 18:53

Now that's just crazy. Just because you don't do online banking doesn't mean you shouldn't have your connection secure. Most are easy to hack but its not the point. Your connection should be encrypted to some level, who knows what people can interception. Now at home that's your own decision - but in a place of work well you are opening yourself up to a whole world of pain.

Title: Re: How safe are you
Post by: Simon on July 11, 2011, 19:58

Quite agree, Clive.

Title: Re: How safe are you
Post by: sam on July 11, 2011, 19:59

Quote from: Simon on July 11, 2011, 19:58

Quite agree, Clive.

Clive??  :crazy:

Title: Re: How safe are you
Post by: Simon on July 11, 2011, 20:05

 :aarrgh:  What an insult!   :laugh:   Profuse apologies, Sam.  I did think it was unusual for Clive to post something so sensible.  :)x

Title: Re: How safe are you
Post by: sam on July 11, 2011, 20:26

lol

Title: Re: How safe are you
Post by: Clive on July 11, 2011, 20:47

Quote from: Simon on July 11, 2011, 19:58

Quite agree, Clive.

Glad to hear it Simon.  ;D

Title: Re: How safe are you
Post by: Simon on July 11, 2011, 21:03

 :arf:

Title: Re: How safe are you
Post by: Rik on July 12, 2011, 05:56

 :laugh:

Well done Fred.