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Infographic: 7 steps to secure your home wi-fi network

Wi-Fi security has evolved. While the days of war driving and finding home networks open to exploit may be over, home Wi-Fi security could still go sideways in many places. For instance, the tools available to hackers have been commoditized as they're still seeking ways to bypass Wi-Fi security even if the days of default open networks are a distant memory.

Here are seven recommendations to make sure your home Wi-Fi network is secure. 

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