Wi-Fi password-sharing feature in Windows 10 raises security concerns

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	Wi-Fi password-sharing feature in Windows 10 raises security concerns With the launch of Windows 10, anyone who walks into your house and gets your Wi-Fi password for their PC could potentially let all their friends onto your network, thanks to a new feature that has ignited controversy online. Called Wi-Fi Sense, the feature is designed to make it easier for people to get Internet access for their devices while they're on the go by automatically logging them into wireless hotspots. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Data and Storage Reduction: Some Existing Options Spending the same amount to store all types and pieces of data—or even to keep any data which has no positive value to an organization—is a suboptimal approach from many perspectives. Read more to learn how to store and spend less on data. Learn More. 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