Oct 2, 2007
Security of Wi-Fi Networks in Hotels
Studies undertaken on corporate wi-fi networks in New York, London and Paris revealed that 22-25% of them are not secure.
In addition a demo for CNNMoney.com at a major hotel in the US showed how easy it was to open, copy and delete files on another user’s computer on the hotel wireless network.
Anyone hacking into a hotel wireless system doesn’t have to be physically located in the hotel.
So what steps can be taken to protect your data when using a hotel wi-fi network. Dave Garrison, the CEO of Ibahn recommends these steps in a recent cnnmoney.com article.
- * Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
* Use encryption technology such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
* Disable file-sharing on your laptop
* Disable peer-to-peer capabilities of the wi-fi network
* Use a personal firewall
* Keep your laptop safe
Filed Under: Internet in Hotels
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