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[djgaryc]

Sorry if I sound stupid

Being as novice as I am with the iternet, I have only learnt today that people can use my broadband connection if the have wireless connection on their PC / Laptop... (I found this out by a work collegue who does this)

I don't have wireless connections on my PC for the interent... Does this mean peolple can still hack my internet? She tells me I need a modem locker... Does anyone use one of these? If so does anyone recomend one (If I need one)

[RB]

If your not wireless then your safe...

[djgaryc]

Excellent...

Thanks RB

[Bencrest]

Sorry if I sound stupid

Being as novice as I am with the iternet, I have only learnt today that people can use my broadband connection if the have wireless connection on their PC / Laptop... (I found this out by a work collegue who does this)

I don't have wireless connections on my PC for the interent... Does this mean peolple can still hack my internet? She tells me I need a modem locker... Does anyone use one of these? If so does anyone recomend one (If I need one)

Sounds like the typical secretary that can type letters and assumes she can also manage a network and handle computer hardware matters.

For someone to use your ADSL connection, they need an ADSL connection themselves, and they need to know your password/username you use to log in. All that will protect you from that will be common sense, and probably a reasonable firewall.

[Pgamblin]

If your not wireless then your safe...

Unless you happen to live near me then nothing is safe

[eddiec]

Note: this is not covering bluetooth, which *is* piggy-back-able and insecure. (generally over short distances though, unless someone has the 'rifle')

[macca38au]

She Is talking about "roaming", with a laptop and wireless network.

As In "The Broken"

No wireless...........Dont worry.

Shes just blowing hot air out of the proverbial

Cheers