Keep out! Best ways to secure the home net

Home networks are increasingly being targeted by all sorts of attacks and malware. According to David Dittrich's article, Invasion Force, in the March issue of Information Security Magazine, millions of machines have been compromised and are poised to be used by attackers. Between the trend toward high-speed, broadband Internet access and the growing number of wireless networks, many of which are insecure, home networks are becoming a juicier target for attackers. This article by Deb Radcliff from the special Network Life section of Network World Magazine helps identify some key steps to help users protect their home networks. Keep out! Best ways to secure the home net