Internet recommendations for Wi-Fi security risks

Wi-Fi allows users to use laptops, tablets or smartphones anytime, anywhere, and also raises concerns about security and privacy for experts. If you stay online, a stranger may use a user's home Wi-Fi network to connect to a crime. In March this year, for example, Buffalo, a resident of the United States, was forced into a house at night by F.B.I, who found his next-door neighbour forcing children into prostitution and using the resident's Wi-Fi network.

To protect user security and privacy, the industry organization Wi-Fi Alliance publishes the following Wi-Fi security usage recommendations.

1, open the home router security features. For nearly 6 years, any Wi-Fi router has designed WPA2 secure connection technology that protects privacy information from being compromised through encryption.

2, check the Device usage guide to learn how to activate the security feature. WPA2 new equipment General Security settings easy to open, just press the "Wi-Fi protection settings" key.

3, set up a complex password. WPA2 allows users to know who is connected to a home Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi Alliance recommends using at least 8-bit complex passwords.

4, access the Web site for encrypted access records. It is recommended that users visit the Web site address that contains HTTPS. In recent years, some websites such as Google Gmail, Microsoft Hotmail? Facebook uses HTTPS encryption.

5, avoid automatic connection Wi-Fi at will. Not all of the world's 14 million Wi-Fi public connection points are safe, make sure you use WPA2 connections.

6, use VPN encryption. It is recommended that users who travel frequently use VPN virtual private network technology. Many large companies offer VPN technology to enable employees to securely transfer company data. If the company does not provide VPN, it is recommended to buy VPN devices in the market.