If you bring your phone, tablet or laptop with you when you travel, there’s one thing to keep in mind: public WiFi networks are public.
“That open Wi-Fi connection opens the door for hackers,” writes NPR’s Steve Henn. “They can get in the middle of transactions between, say, you and your bank.”
Because you’re sharing the network with strangers, there’s the risk that someone is using readily available software that snoops on what you’re doing.
Learn more:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/dangers-of-wifi-in-public-places/
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If you bring your phone, tablet or laptop with you when you travel, there’s one thing to keep in mind: public WiFi networks are public.
“That open Wi-Fi connection opens the door for hackers,” writes NPR’s Steve Henn. “They can get in the middle of transactions between, say, you and your bank.”
Because you’re sharing the network with strangers, there’s the risk that someone is using readily available software that snoops on what you’re doing.
Learn more:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/dangers-of-wifi-in-public-places/
Really useful information to remember when you are travelling and using free wifi. Take care that you understand what you are using and stay safe.
If you bring your phone, tablet or laptop with you when you travel, there’s one thing to keep in mind: public WiFi networks are public.
“That open Wi-Fi connection opens the door for hackers,” writes NPR’s Steve Henn. “They can get in the middle of transactions between, say, you and your bank.”
Because you’re sharing the network with strangers, there’s the risk that someone is using readily available software that snoops on what you’re doing.