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1 Replies Last post: Jan 4, 2009 12:15 PM by crazy4laptops

iloveny

2 posts since
Jan 2, 2009

Jan 4, 2009 8:03 AM

Predatory snoops on wireless ??

Currently at a temporary winter residence where my Email and Web access is delivered via wireless (rather than via ethernet as at my normal location).

Am using a wireless router (since we each have a comptuer here) and am running McAfee with auto update. Also have Windows XP SP2 installed.

Yet, am sometimes worried that my online banking, web-surfing, and even Email could be vulnerable to predatory snoops "out there" who could record/track my Internet use (web sites visited, banking passwords, etc.)

What likelihood is there of this and what extra protection should I consider? Or am i just being paranoid?

Thanks for advice.

Reply Tags: wireless, security, wireless_security, web, wireless_surfing

crazy4laptops

1,436 posts since
Nov 20, 2007

1. Jan 4, 2009 12:15 PM

in response to: iloveny

Re: Predatory snoops on wireless ??

to put it simply, wireless communication is not secure... and can be snooped using the right tools. If its an open connection- banking, purchases, & primary e-mail are not recommended.

but measures to secure wifi include encryption of the connection, browsing via SSL/HTTPS, and updating AV software will keep your info safer.

you can also use proxy servers, but even they might be snoopers too, so i don't recommend them.

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