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Most People Are Leaving Their Wi-Fi Wide Open Without Realizing It


Lock down your wireless network today. James Martin/CNET

When it comes to protecting your home, most people focus on door locks, alarm systems or cameras. But these days, just as much of your life happens online as it does inside your house. If your home Wi-Fi network isn't properly secured, you could leave yourself open to hackers, data theft and other digital threats without realizing it. If your home network is breached, it can be accessed, which means controlling connected devices, installing malicious software, or spying on your sensitive data, such as credit card numbers and live camera feeds. 

So what do you do? Make it more secure. A secure home network will help reduce the risk of getting hacked and having someone access your sensitive information. It'll also keep away unwanted or unauthorized people and devices that would slow down your connection or freeload on the ...


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