[ShadowAce]

[Danae]

Pingaling

[OCCASparky]

So much for security on my Wi-Fi at home. Guess it’s back to hardwiring for now.

[JoeProBono]

[Califelephant]

My home office wireless router was installed by Verizon, and it has a WEP key printed right on the side of the unit. Should I be worried? Freeper experts, any feedback on how an average user can protect their wireless networks?

[Red in Blue PA]

Good. WPA2 is safe......for now.

[Miss Behave]

Pinging you Ski, just in case you’re not on the tech list. This is scary.

[Miss Behave]

Pinging you Ski, just in case you’re not on the tech list. This is scary.

[RightOnTheLeftCoast]

WPA 2 is pretty well established by now, having been part of the standard with which compliance is required since 2006 in order for the WiFi logo to be used on a product. If you have a pre-2006 router, maybe it’s time to upgrade. First, check to see if a firmware update is available which might provide WPA 2. Else, get a new router. They’re cheap and there have been speed, security and functionality improvements. My personal recommendation, after a lot of research, has been the D-Link DIR-655, for its speed and superb firewall.

[Billthedrill]

WPA2 is still good for now. We’ll see for how long. BTT.

[Califelephant]

Thanks to all for the good suggestions.

[astyanax]

Interesting this originated in Japan.
From what I understand the laws are much harsher there.
You are held responsible for what is done with your equipment and a “hostile takeover” is not a valid excuse.
I’d be surprised if very many in Japan still used WEP.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

A great man I once worked for used to say, "Locks are made to keep out honest people."

Lock up something of value and a crook will always find a way to break the lock.

[Political Junkie Too]

Is this enough for Obama to declare a cyber-threat and shut down the nations's private internet?

See ya... it's been nice chatting with everyone...

-PJ