Airport and possible access by others

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Mac2006

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Hello

I am new here so hope this the right place! Posting for my son who has a 14" G4 ibook running OS x. He accesses the internet via airport (dialup). Just recently he has noticed and additional entry on the airport dropdown menu - this is an offensive 'Screw you!' Not sure how this has been added or how to remove it. If you select this option it generates a WEP login window.

Any help would be appreciated. Please excuse me if I have not used Mac terms as to my shame I am a Windows user (no boos please)

Anyway hope to hear from someone soon.

Mac2006
 
The names in the dropdown menu are the wireless networks that the computer has detected and can connect to. It does not mean that they have accessed your machine. If you have the firewall in place and the airport set up correctly you should be safe.
 
Yeah, all that that means is that someone around your house named their wireless network "Screw You!". While offensive, no harm should be done to you. The person with that wireless network will probably be next door, probably 2 or 3 houses max. Just make sure that you're internet security is up to par.
 
Thanks for your replies (helpful and reassuring) I will pass on to my son and ensure that he checks the settings for his Airport Extreme device.
 
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