Comments on: YOUR Unsecured Wireless Internet is the Dangerous Weak Link http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/ Local Discussion. Read by thousands every month! Idaho Falls, Ammon, and East Idaho Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:09:19 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Alice http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-34795 Alice Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:19:57 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-34795 If you're working on a public, unsecured line, is there a way to secure your own computer and your own work? Or, are you always vulnerable whenever you use a public line, like in the hospital waiting area or an internet cafe? If you’re working on a public, unsecured line, is there a way to secure your own computer and your own work? Or, are you always vulnerable whenever you use a public line, like in the hospital waiting area or an internet cafe?

]]> By: Skullz http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-34794 Skullz Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:35:44 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-34794 http://www.localnews8.com/global/story.asp?s=11497435 Again really... jesus what a cat and mouse game they whould have trying to find someone http://www.localnews8.com/global/story.asp?s=11497435

Again really… jesus what a cat and mouse game they whould have trying to find someone

]]> By: Og Taylor http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-32036 Og Taylor Fri, 15 May 2009 21:40:00 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-32036 The internet laptop poltergeist must have gotten her... The internet laptop poltergeist must have gotten her…

]]> By: MsJaxxee http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-32025 MsJaxxee Fri, 15 May 2009 10:57:12 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-32025 . .

]]> By: MsJaxxee http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-32024 MsJaxxee Fri, 15 May 2009 10:46:25 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-32024 Good day to you. I'm new to wireless internet having started out with dial up before DSL, years ago. For some time now, I began using DSL. I have a laptop that I've just begun to use since last night wirelessly because something went wrong with the ethernet hook-up two days ago. I've always heard horror stories of wireless use and the many dangers of having personal information compromised and stolen, so am here this morning begging for instructions on how to make my laptop as secure as possible by doing all those things you mentioned at the top of the article: 1. If you have not set any encryption, or setup the weaker WEP encyrption option instead of the stronger WPA encryption (or even stronger WPA2 encryption). 2. If you have no username or password to access the Internet. 3. If you have not changed the router/modem’s default username and password to access the Internet. 4. If you have not changed router/modem’s password in a long time. The brand name of the router or modem is 2WIRE and it appears that the model number is 2701HG-B. It's hooked up to my PC in the den but I use the laptop in my bedroom. I've really become paranoiac since beginning using it and am afraid now to access my bank account and other sensitive areas. I feel the PC is already compromised so for the past two years I've used it only for "regular" surfing. My son had started using the PC and he played games, downloaded games and music, used software from those places like limeware and kazaa and the Lord only, knows where else he surfed so for fear of having personal and private information being compromised, I stopped using the PC. Now I'm just as afraid of this laptop and this open connection, wondering if in these past few hours of having begun using it in the wireless manner if it may already be compromised. Thanks for any help. Good day to you. I’m new to wireless internet having started out with dial up before DSL, years ago. For some time now, I began using DSL. I have a laptop that I’ve just begun to use since last night wirelessly because something went wrong with the ethernet hook-up two days ago. I’ve always heard horror stories of wireless use and the many dangers of having personal information compromised and stolen, so am here this morning begging for instructions on how to make my laptop as secure as possible by doing all those things you mentioned at the top of the article:

1. If you have not set any encryption, or setup the weaker WEP encyrption option instead of the stronger WPA encryption (or even stronger WPA2 encryption).
2. If you have no username or password to access the Internet.
3. If you have not changed the router/modem’s default username and password to access the Internet.
4. If you have not changed router/modem’s password in a long time.

The brand name of the router or modem is 2WIRE and it appears that the model number is 2701HG-B. It’s hooked up to my PC in the den but I use the laptop in my bedroom. I’ve really become paranoiac since beginning using it and am afraid now to access my bank account and other sensitive areas.

I feel the PC is already compromised so for the past two years I’ve used it only for “regular” surfing. My son had started using the PC and he played games, downloaded games and music, used software from those places like limeware and kazaa and the Lord only, knows where else he surfed so for fear of having personal and private information being compromised, I stopped using the PC.

Now I’m just as afraid of this laptop and this open connection, wondering if in these past few hours of having begun using it in the wireless manner if it may already be compromised. Thanks for any help.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-32011 Marcus Thu, 14 May 2009 20:45:47 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-32011 Even better, use a wired router. Even better, use a wired router.

]]> By: Chris http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-31999 Chris Thu, 14 May 2009 16:44:43 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-31999 Ok so I know you are all worried about someone using your internet to bad things child porn, posting things etc. But I was on vacation I took my laptop and did a scan of PC's active on the Hotels network, 45 were active out of those, 25 I could read their e-mail watch their videos, view their photos. with out any program., One guy had a file with all his bank, eBay, PayPal, 401k, etc with login's and passwords. If some one dangerous wanted to still someone’s Identity it would be thought wireless not digging in your garbage. Oh let me spook your paranoia even farther, If someone wanted to they can access your files, and can View every packet you send, then decompile them and see what your doing on your internet, even get all your usernames and passwords on the fly. Oh and this can be done from 10 miles away with a modified wifi satellite dish. Look stop arguing whether it legal or not who cares. With a 20 mile Radius for someone to hide you’ll never find them. You'll be the one with the Cease and assist letter, or worse a stolen identity. Just set up the highest encryption WPA with a Strong passwords, cant think of one Google for one they have generators for them. Most important change it every 90 days. Every time you change it the uninvited have to start all over if they want on your network. The Wolf always goes for easy pray. The open networks are fair game. Ok so I know you are all worried about someone using your internet to bad things child porn, posting things etc. But I was on vacation I took my laptop and did a scan of PC’s active on the Hotels network, 45 were active out of those, 25 I could read their e-mail watch their videos, view their photos. with out any program., One guy had a file with all his bank, eBay, PayPal, 401k, etc with login’s and passwords. If some one dangerous wanted to still someone’s Identity it would be thought wireless not digging in your garbage. Oh let me spook your paranoia even farther, If someone wanted to they can access your files, and can View every packet you send, then decompile them and see what your doing on your internet, even get all your usernames and passwords on the fly. Oh and this can be done from 10 miles away with a modified wifi satellite dish. Look stop arguing whether it legal or not who cares. With a 20 mile Radius for someone to hide you’ll never find them. You’ll be the one with the Cease and assist letter, or worse a stolen identity. Just set up the highest encryption WPA with a Strong passwords, cant think of one Google for one they have generators for them. Most important change it every 90 days. Every time you change it the uninvited have to start all over if they want on your network. The Wolf always goes for easy pray. The open networks are fair game.

]]> By: Wendyjo http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-30213 Wendyjo Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:44:06 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-30213 How was post #71 a spam or "horoscope" post? Give examples as comparisons, please. TIA How was post #71 a spam or “horoscope” post?
Give examples as comparisons, please.

TIA

]]> By: reader http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-30201 reader Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:46:44 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-30201 Comment #71 sounds like a spammer if you ask me, he/she could be posting that paragraph anywhere. Sounds like a one size fits all horoscope if you ask me. Comment #71 sounds like a spammer if you ask me, he/she could be posting that paragraph anywhere. Sounds like a one size fits all horoscope if you ask me.

]]> By: Guest2 http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-30164 Guest2 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:30:45 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-30164 What does keeping ones internet connection secure have to do with freedom of speech? I'm not trying to be facetious, just wondering what your comment means. All the author was trying to do was inform those of us with wireless access, which is quite a few of us these days, to make sure our connection is secure. What does keeping ones internet connection secure have to do with freedom of speech? I’m not trying to be facetious, just wondering what your comment means. All the author was trying to do was inform those of us with wireless access, which is quite a few of us these days, to make sure our connection is secure.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-30161 Anonymous Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:03:37 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-30161 A lot of disinformation here. The author clearly either has a poor appreciation for freedom of speech or is writing from a position of poor understanding on the subject. Perhaps both. A lot of disinformation here. The author clearly either has a poor appreciation for freedom of speech or is writing from a position of poor understanding on the subject. Perhaps both.

]]> By: Alice http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-29710 Alice Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:41:11 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-29710 I guess I'm a horrible person, but my wireless is locked because I work hard for what I have, and I think if someone else wants the luxury of wireless internet, they should have to pay for it. There are plenty of places in town to get free wifi, and they can go find them. I guess I’m a horrible person, but my wireless is locked because I work hard for what I have, and I think if someone else wants the luxury of wireless internet, they should have to pay for it. There are plenty of places in town to get free wifi, and they can go find them.

]]> By: BOB http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-29661 BOB Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:40:47 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-29661 im piggy banking right now im piggy banking right now

]]> By: Marcus http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28811 Marcus Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:48:06 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28811 Then I must not understand what you mean by "completely clearing internet options". Want to un-dumb it down for me? Then I must not understand what you mean by “completely clearing internet options”. Want to un-dumb it down for me?

]]> By: Wendyjo http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28802 Wendyjo Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:09:12 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28802 Yeah, Marcus, I do. You'd be surprised what I do occasionally on weekends for close associates in the Ada County area. Yeah, Marcus, I do. You’d be surprised what I do occasionally on weekends for close associates in the Ada County area.

]]> By: CafeDelSol http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28800 CafeDelSol Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:20:10 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28800 Ron - your biggest problem is you have a Linksys router. Quite a few of them are buggy and will drive you nuts trying to keep them running properly. It sounds like yours is resetting itself to the default factory state for some reason. If tech support is no help (or it's out of warranty) I'd throw it out and buy a decent router like D-link. Make sure you get an "N" router so it's up to date. Ron – your biggest problem is you have a Linksys router. Quite a few of them are buggy and will drive you nuts trying to keep them running properly. It sounds like yours is resetting itself to the default factory state for some reason. If tech support is no help (or it’s out of warranty) I’d throw it out and buy a decent router like D-link. Make sure you get an “N” router so it’s up to date.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28798 Marcus Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:10:35 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28798 Good damn idea Kernel. Good damn idea Kernel.

]]> By: KernelKlink http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28796 KernelKlink Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:40:45 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28796 Everyone's a freaking professional! Ron, just call Lynksys tech support and they'll be able to help you. (800) 326-7114 Their avail 24/7. Good luck. Everyone’s a freaking professional!
Ron, just call Lynksys tech support and they’ll be able to help you. (800) 326-7114 Their avail 24/7.
Good luck.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28795 Marcus Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:07:43 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28795 Do you even know what a router is Wendyjo? This has nothing to do with internet options, it has to do with the hardware sending out his wireless signal - on HIS side of the modem. This is not an ISP problem. Do you even know what a router is Wendyjo? This has nothing to do with internet options, it has to do with the hardware sending out his wireless signal – on HIS side of the modem.

This is not an ISP problem.

]]> By: Wendyjo http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28790 Wendyjo Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:28:50 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/03/27/your-unsecured-wireless-internet-is-the-dangerous-weak-link/#comment-28790 No, Marcus, what you and he are describing is completely clearing internet options; a very purposeful act. You can do that with or without a router. The problem he's having is entirely spontaneous and sounds like it's provider controlled. He needs to check with his IP for assistance to contain the problem. No, Marcus, what you and he are describing is completely clearing internet options; a very purposeful act. You can do that with or without a router.

The problem he’s having is entirely spontaneous and sounds like it’s provider controlled. He needs to check with his IP for assistance to contain the problem.

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