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Shore Up Your Wireless Security

Some words to the wise: if you have a wireless Internet or network connection, make sure you've got the best possible security measures in place. Don't delay, because the basic encryption protection against intruders is increasingly vulnerable to accomplished hackers.
 

While the information can include potentially anything about the individual's employment, credit, or past history, the most common usage of background checks refers to criminal records.