[CS-FSLUG] Linksys Router Firewall, Windows Security & Backups

[Legatus]

On 11/30/06, Frank Bax <fbax at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> At 12:21 AM 11/30/06, Nathan T. wrote:
> >If I can't get the AVG internet security I'll probably dump
> >the firewalls, although because I'm running on a wireless network
> >I'll have to think twice about that (even if it is supposed to be
> >secure).
>
>
> Where did you get the idea that wireless is secure?  There is software out
> there that can break the codes in hours or days depending on volume of
> traffic.  The intruder must be close enough to listen in on your wireless
> conversation; software will collect all data until enough has been
> gathered
> to break the encryption code.
>
> Frank
>
>
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That is why I don't bother with wireless security. I lock by MAC, so I am in
compliance with my user access agreement. I encrypt just as I would on a
wired line all my sensitive communications.

-- 
JD Runyan
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