JiWire Offers Tips to Help Online Shoppers Protect Themselves When Connecting Wirelessly This Holiday Season.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- With Evil Twin Access Points, WiPhishing Scams and Wireless ''Sniffing'' on the Rise, Security Recommendations Help Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the Purchasers Maintain Safe Wireless Connections JiWire, the leading provider of information and services to help people connect to the Internet without wires, today revealed several ways for people to safely shop online when using WiFi hotspots this holiday season. Several new and ongoing threats pose risks for people accessing the Internet via public WiFi networks See wireless Ethernet and 802.11. , including "Evil Twin" access points, WiPhishing scams and wireless sniffers -- all of which are designed to access personal information from unknowing victims. By following the tips below, offered by JiWire's team of experts, users can take significant steps to protect themselves.
1. Always secure your wireless connection using a virtual private
network (VPN) or a similar service like JiWire SpotLock
(http://www.jiwire.com/spotlock.htm) to keep your Internet
activities safe and anonymous as they travel "through the
air."
2. Use legitimate WiFi hotspots intended for public use to
minimize the risk of connecting to a rogue network. JiWire
offers a free directory of verified public hotspots at
http://www.jiwire.com.
3. Use a personal firewall to prevent wireless hackers from
gaining access to your computer.
4. Use anti-virus software to minimize the risk of being infected
with malicious programs from other computers using the same
network.
5. Protect yourself the old-fashioned way and be aware of people
around you who may be eavesdropping on your online
transactions.
To find JiWire's full article and additional "how to" details about avoiding wireless threats both on-the-road and at home, go to: http://www.jiwire.com/wi-fi-security-introduction-overview.htm. "This year more people than ever before are conducting their holiday shopping online -- many of them over wireless connections," said Kevin McKenzie Kevin Alexander McKenzie (born July 16, 1948 in Pretoria) was a South African cricketer from 1966/67 to 1986/87. He never got to play Test cricket like his son Neil due to South Africa's apartheid ban but became a successful batsman in first class cricket. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of JiWire. "A majority of online shoppers are highly vulnerable to having their personal information hijacked when using WiFi because they're not aware of simple steps they can take to protect themselves. We came up with this list of tips to help educate people that taking a few precautions precautions Infectious disease The constellation of activities intended to minimize exposure to an infectious agent; precautions imply that the isolation of an infected Pt is optional, but not mandatory. can make a world of difference." About JiWire Founded in 2003, JiWire provides information and services to help mobile professionals and computer enthusiasts find and connect to the wireless Internet. Through relationships with 400 Wireless Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (WISPs) and thousands of independent venues, JiWire offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to verified ver·i·fy tr.v. ver·i·fied, ver·i·fy·ing, ver·i·fies 1. To prove the truth of by presentation of evidence or testimony; substantiate. 2. public hotspot locations around the world as well as unbiased how-to guides, product reviews, and industry news. This critical information, combined with services to manage and securely connect to any wireless network, offer users everything they need to safely and easily connect without wires -- anywhere. Customers include AvantGo, CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. Networks, iPass, PC World, USATODAY.com, and the Wi-Fi Alliance (Wi-Fi Alliance, Austin, TX, www.wi-fi.org) A membership organization founded in 1999 devoted to certifying 802.11 wireless Ethernet devices for interoperability. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo on a wireless radio (PC card, access point, etc. (R), among others. JiWire.com was named one of the "50 Coolest Websites" by Time Magazine and is a recipient of a 2005 Mobility Award presented by MobileTrax. With over one million people using JiWire's services, the company has created one of the world's largest WiFi communities. To learn more, please visit www.jiwire.com. |
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