Wireless & Wi-Fi Networks
Recently at Ubertechs we decided to do some wireless security surveys just to see how many unsecured networks were out there - we were shocked! On this page you can see a map of an area we checked, it took us less than 10 minutes to check this area and plot the wireless networks on the map. The green markers on the map are wireless networks that are configured without any form of encryption.
Generally this is a bad thing for at least three reasons:
- It allows neighbours in your area to connect in to your network and use your Internet connection for free.
- It allows crackers to capture the information you are sending from your computer to router and extract information like emails, passwords etc.
- Any illegal content downloaded by neighbours or passers by will appear to the authorities, to have been sent to your broadband connection making you responsible!
Map removed for security reasons.
Doing any of the above is not hard to do but you can make it very hard or nearly impossible by configuring your router and PC’s more securely.
Unfortunately many wireless routers and access points are not very easy to configure with encryption or are supplied with poor instructions to setup. However all is not lost, Ubertechs can call out to your home and re-configure your router and up to two computers to make them as secure as possible for a special price of £27. (Lancaster call-out area, prices for other areas varies)
Use the information on the contact page to book a visit.
