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Wi-Fi connections 'must be secure'

March 11, 2010

People who subscribe to broadband bundles may be at risk of cyber-attack unless they ensure their connections are secure, according to an expert.

Tony Neate, managing director of IT initiative Get Safe Online, said ensuring web connections and wireless connections are both vital for security.

He urged people to ensure they have anti-virus software, spyware and operating systems updates to secure their computers.

And he said wireless connections needed to be encrypted in order to prevent hackers using the networks.

Me Neate said: ""I have seen a massive upturn of people who are securing their wireless network with encryption."

In a recent survey carried out by broadband provider TalkTalk, who's Information Security Manager, George MacGregor was recently the keynote speaker at our Manchester RANT forum, it was revealed that up to seven million homes and businesses across the UK may be at threat from Wi-Fi hijacking because the broadband connections have not been secured.

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