Published on 07/30/2018 12:16 pm
The Wireless Internet Network: A Chance For Hackers And Criminals

The World Wide Web has been a boon to us right from the day one. Internet has created an ease of operation whether you wish to make a bank transfer or shop independently without facing the crowd. But, at the same time the technology has welcomed the sophisticated criminals to explore the economy. The hackers and terrorists get good access to bank account or any confidential information of individuals, institutions of a government body.

Wired vs unwired world

A decade ago, every connection was wired. The law breakers during those times could be easily traced by authority. But today, the wireless internet connection has provided wider independence to the thieves. Yes, they have become untraceable with the open and unsecured wifi networks.

Secret service investigation

There are some special officials responsible for the criminal activity tracing through wireless and internet network. One of then was Jan H. Gilhooly who retired recently. The secret service filed office began its operation in the year 2003. They explored the computer networks as well as websites of such professionals who comes under the suspect list. The experts in this department have caught hold of 30 people throughout the world who were engaged in the activity of trafficking.

Wifi in households

The experts finding out the internet culprits have invaded into the wireless connection of many household. They found that, most of them never changed the default setting of the system of the wireless router. But, even then security has become a concern and that enables the computers which has wifi facility to break the network and get into the zone within just 200 feet distance.

Today, the criminals are also targeting the retail location within the nation. Many of the well-known retail chains are keeps their network open but have enough protection.

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