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There is a new hacking threat that everyone out there needs to be made aware of. In a process called “War driving” hackers are using Amped up antennas to check areas for unsecured wireless access points. They drive through our neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and business districts scanning the air-waves for routers that allow anyone to log on. These hackers keep record of where they find unsecured networks by using GPS software, allowing them to return if they choose to. Using an unsecured wireless network, hackers can anonymously read any un-encrypted data being sent over the air, inject their own false data, or even commit electronic crimes.

The problem in all this is that many routers are not secured by default, so these hackers have plenty of options open to them. Securing a router is a simple and relatively easy process once you know how to do it, but it is an often overlooked step. Many home internet users tend to either leave their routers unsecured, or have a technician at FireFold do it for them(for a nominal fee of course).

Fox News Charlotte recently did a report on War driving, describing it to viewers. Our own Robbie Hodge was available for comment and made an appearance during their story to talk about the dangers of War driving.