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Thread #129236   Message #2909189
Posted By: JohnInKansas
18-May-10 - 10:14 AM
Thread Name: Tech: Wireless router security
Subject: RE: Tech: Wireless router security
GUESTs, The Smiler and cabsSmams -

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Regarding Wireless:

Some may have not noticed that the German Courts have ruled within the past couple of weeks that if you operate an unsecured wireless network that is used - with or without your permission - to download and/or distribute copyright material (or SPAM) - YOU are liable for usage fees and fines, even if you are not aware that someone is using your network. Since anyone who finds your network and "piggybacks" on it can access any place in the world, regardless of where you live you could be subject to hefty expenses if you don't set up adequate passwords (at a minimum) to reasonably protect your wireless setup.

John