I was told yesterday that the latest protocols most providers stick to with their internet hubs now make it considerably easier for some one to hack into your internet wirelessly and therefore get a free ride.
To la layman (like me) it revolves around an access code 8 digits long.
Wheras previously you needed to crack it as an 8 digit code (not too many in computer hacking terms but still a task) 100 milion combinations
they changed it to two 4 digit codes - still 8 digits but making it crackable as a 4 digit = 10000 plus another 10000 = 20000 combinations thereby making it easier and quicker to crack.
I am told approx 80% of providers are now using this protocol.
To la layman (like me) it revolves around an access code 8 digits long.
Wheras previously you needed to crack it as an 8 digit code (not too many in computer hacking terms but still a task) 100 milion combinations
they changed it to two 4 digit codes - still 8 digits but making it crackable as a 4 digit = 10000 plus another 10000 = 20000 combinations thereby making it easier and quicker to crack.
I am told approx 80% of providers are now using this protocol.