Security of sharing a power line internet connection

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Security of sharing a power line internet connection

I have changed from wifi connection to the router to a home network connection through the house power lines. How secure is this? Can the network administrator see my internet traffic?

The reason I ask is that my bank's website would not show me my statement. When I telephoned the bank, they reported that there was no issue.

I can't seem to find any information about the security of power line networking on the internet.

Any guidance or help would be appreciated.

Lyonhair

OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Sep 1, 2016 12:11 PM

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Answer 1

JimmyCMPIT

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Sep 1, 2016 12:17 PM in response to Lyonhair

you're using an ethernet extender through the power outlets of your house?

It sill has to pass through a router, it's "as secure" because it's the same network. The Power Line offers no additional security or any less security, just a different method to connect to the same router.

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Lyonhair Author

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Sep 1, 2016 1:07 PM in response to JimmyCMPIT

Thanks for your reply.

I want to know if anyone else on the house network can see my financial details, to spy on my banking details.

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JimmyCMPIT

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Sep 2, 2016 6:26 AM in response to Lyonhair

in the house they would either need access to the computer and your banking info, or install a key logger which required someone to be at the computer with a administrative user/password for that computer to install it, or they stand over your shoulder, nanny-cam in the room, or it can be done with apacket sniffer/analyzer

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Lyonhair Author

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Sep 2, 2016 6:28 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT

Thank you JimmyCMPIT.

I feel much better without that worry.

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