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Piggybacking

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Piggybacking is the unauthorized use of another person’s wireless Internet connection. For example, if you have a laptop with a wireless card and you drive by a coffee shop that offers free wireless Internet access, you may be able to connect to the Internet if the coffee shop’s security is not set up properly. Piggybacking … Read more

Medical body area network (MBAN)

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A medical body area network (MBAN) is a network of wearable devices and sensors that monitor and transmit patient data. The MBAN is part of the growing field of healthcare IT, which uses technology to improve patient care. The MBAN can be used to monitor a patient’s vital signs, such as heart rate and blood … Read more