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    vinnykisvinnyk Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 22, 2007, 09:52 AM
    Wireless security
    I have a wireless internet connection and would like to know how can I tell if it is secure.
    I am bothered about outsiders getting access to my details e.g. bank stuff etc.
    Thanks in advance to anybody who can help.
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    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
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    Dec 22, 2007, 11:26 AM
    Do you have to have a pass code to access the internet ?

    Do you have a firewall on your computer, do you leave your computer turned on 24 hours a day

    With that said, not security is 100 percent, it all depends on how bad they want in and how good they are at doing it
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    Dec 22, 2007, 12:15 PM
    No password to access the internet as far as I know I just click on 'internet' in the start menu and although I spend a lot of time on the computer it is not on 20 hours.
    What lines were you thinking along... vin
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    biggsie Posts: 1,267, Reputation: 125
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    Dec 30, 2007, 08:11 PM
    If you are serious about security I think this site should help

    OnGuard Online - Wireless Security

    Hope this helps -- No one wants someone else in your computer!
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