- Nov 5, 2011
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Stay safer using public Wi-Fi - thread here ..
Five tips to stay safer using Wi-Fi in public places : on welivesecurity.com : http://www.welivesecurity.com/2012/12/17/stay-safe-using-public-wi-fi-networks/
1. .. 'turn off Wi-Fi connectivity completely on your laptop, smartphone or tablet.' - yeah, this one is the best!
2. Don’t be tempted to join a wireless network that purports to be “public” or “free” in the list of available networks ..
3. Regardless of where you connect from, unless your device tells you that the Wi-Fi network you are on is encrypted, all the data you send and receive will be unencrypted, meaning your passwords, email messages, and other information will be visible to hackers.
4. .. Stick to simple web surfing if you do not have any extra protection. ..
5. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) ..
Five tips to stay safer using Wi-Fi in public places : on welivesecurity.com : http://www.welivesecurity.com/2012/12/17/stay-safe-using-public-wi-fi-networks/
1. .. 'turn off Wi-Fi connectivity completely on your laptop, smartphone or tablet.' - yeah, this one is the best!
2. Don’t be tempted to join a wireless network that purports to be “public” or “free” in the list of available networks ..
3. Regardless of where you connect from, unless your device tells you that the Wi-Fi network you are on is encrypted, all the data you send and receive will be unencrypted, meaning your passwords, email messages, and other information will be visible to hackers.
4. .. Stick to simple web surfing if you do not have any extra protection. ..
5. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) ..