The first time you connect to a network on a Windows PC, the operating system will create a network profile and assign it a name. For Ethernet networks, Windows uses names like Network 1, Network 2, ...

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Data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming more and more common. Given that hackers are adept at exploiting vulnerabilities of unsecured networks, the worst thing you can do is neglect the security ...