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Sophos Security Chet Chat – Episode 151 – June 11, 2014
News, opinion, advice and research!
Here’s our latest security podcast, featuring Sophos experts and Naked Security writers Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin.
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Stories covered in this episode of the Chet Chat
- Patch Tuesday wrap-up, June 2014 – both Adobe and Microsoft close “remotable” holes
- Patch Tuesday for June 2014 – 7 bulletins, 3 RCEs, 2 critical, and 1 funky sort of hole
- Ransom-taking iPhone hackers busted by Russian authorities
- CryptoLocker wannabe “Simplelocker” scrambles your files, holds your Android to ransom
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how can i tell if next door neighbor stole my wifi?
Hi Marlene,
If you suspect that your neighbor stole your Wi Fi I would strongly suggest changing the encryption key (sometimes called the pre-shared key) of your broadband router (the device you connect to using wireless on your PC or mobile device).
If your monthly usage has recently increased significantly but you are not using it more often this would strongly suggest someone in your area is using your Wi fi without your knowledge.
If in any doubt please contact your internet service provider (the company you pay your monthly broadband bill to). They would be the best people to contact if you suspect your Wi fi is being used by someone else. They may also suggest strengthening the type of wireless encryption e.g. using WPA instead of WEP or WPA 2 instead of WPA. If possible I would recommend WPA 2.
They would also be able to provide the specific steps of how to change your Wi Fi encryption key to prevent further unauthorized use.
I hope this helps. Thank you.