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    Unsecured network????

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by -L1GHTGAM3R-, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. -L1GHTGAM3R-

    -L1GHTGAM3R- Notebook Deity

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    What are the drawbacks of using an unsecured network? :confused:
    what info does the person with the wifi get to see from my comp?
    Any ideas?
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, Jun 21, 2009
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Well, it could be unethical in the first place, and depending on their technical knowledge, they could see just about every detail of your activity. :rolleyes:
     
    pixelot, Jun 21, 2009
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    so you saying they can steal delicate information from my comp. like saved passwords, credit card number, and so on. wow that suks :(
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, Jun 21, 2009
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    brncao Notebook Evangelist

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    They'll eat your bandwidth and you'll be wondering why your internet connection is slow all of a sudden.
     
    brncao, Jun 22, 2009
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This thread is closed. NBR is not going to tolerate threads about 'borrowing' internet from other users without their permission.

    Do not bring this topic up again, even if you claim later to have gotten a person's permission.
     
    Greg, Jun 22, 2009
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