…but there are still people out that who don’t understand just how public a public wi-fi hotspot is:
Here’s what you need to know: Public hot-spots are — especially those that are open and don’t require a password — are, by design, insecure. Sure, they may be easy and convenient to hop on from your computer, but that very openness is also what allows anyone, particularly hacking criminals, to just walk in and sign on. In other words, when you’re signed on to a public Wi-Fi hotspot (or at an unsecured hotspot at your or someone’s private home), it’s entirely possible for someone to come along and snatch your data, literally out of the air.
If you are using important passwords or signing onto financial sites at open hotspots you are begging someone to steal your data. Don’t DO IT. It’s one thing to surf the web to catch up on sports and news but that is not meant for secure information.
And if you are still using WEP at home. STOP THAT. WEP was cracked almost 5 years ago!
I’ve been preaching this for years and years, if you won’t believe me then please believe this article. The time and expense you will save is all your own!
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