Security Precautions - Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS User Manual

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Security Precautions

Because Wi-Fi uses radio waves to transmit signals, security
precautions more stringent than when using a LAN cable are
required.
Keep the following points in mind when using Wi-Fi.
• Only use networks you are authorized to use.
This product searches for Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity and
displays the results on the screen. Networks you are not
authorized to use (unknown networks) may also be displayed.
However, attempting to connect to or using such networks
could be regarded as unauthorized access. Be sure to use
only networks you are authorized to use, and do not attempt to
connect to other unknown networks.
If security settings have not been properly set, the following
problems may occur.
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Transmission monitoring
Third parties with malicious intent may monitor Wi-Fi
transmissions and attempt to acquire the data you are sending.
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Unauthorized network access
Third parties with malicious intent may gain unauthorized
access to the network you are using to steal, modify, or destroy
information. Additionally, you could fall victim to other types of
unauthorized access such as impersonation (where someone
assumes an identity to gain access to unauthorized information)
or springboard attacks (where someone gains unauthorized
access to your network as a springboard to cover their tracks
when infiltrating other systems).
To prevent these types of problems from occurring, be sure to
thoroughly secure your Wi-Fi network.
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