Popularity of wireless Internet breeds fresh IT security risks

War-driving, wi-phishing and evil twin – these terms sound like futuristic references from the Matrix movies, but they actually refer to real-life methods computer hackers use to target wireless Internet users.

More and more businesses are turning to wireless computers thanks to the cost-savings and convenience, but industry experts say precaution is required in order to protect your proprietary business information.

While arrests of hackers for these crimes are still rare, law enforcement departments across North America are starting to report a rise in this form of communications theft.

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News Source: Ottawa Business Journal