Public WiFi is pretty much ubiquitous these days. Whether it's a coffee shop, fast food restaurant or even a city street WiFi hotspots are everywhere. Connecting is easy and that's very handy. But you need to keep security in mind.
The short story is to consider anything you do on a public network to be visible to anyone. Someone could literally be looking over your shoulder. There's also a very real chance some is eavesdropping on your browsing.
If you're using a Windows 7 laptop, the first time you connect to a new network you'll be asked if it's a Home, Work or Public network. Selecting Public will reduce the ability of others to see your stuff. Having a good firewall programs is a must no matter what version of Windows or Mac you're running. You also need to be aware of any files and folders you're sharing.
Tablets and phones using WiFi are somewhat less vulnerable, but it's still possible bad guys could be recording anything you're sending.
If you really feel the need to shop or bank while enjoying your morning coffee, make sure you're connected to a secure site (URL starts https://) and make sure no one is looking over your shoulder. But the only way to ensure you're safe is to save your sensitive surfing for a network you know and trust.
1 comment:
I am very much concerned about my online identity. I would conclude by saying, I know by hiding our IP we can bypass location based restrictions and can access the web secure and safe on public wifi's.
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