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    Tips for safe browsing in free wifi zones

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by martinmach, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. martinmach

    martinmach Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    How safe is it to browse in free wifi zones at the airport? any tips in securing my laptop?

    I am thinking of using a ubuntu virtual machine on top of vista, what are the necessary precautions to further secure my machine?

    Thanks for your replies in advance,
    Martin
     
    martinmach, Aug 10, 2009
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    When you connect to the free network, make sure you select Public when Vista prompts you. It will disable all file/printer sharing, which will help keep your files secure. Keep the browsing limited, and if you must do anything sensitive, make sure you use a secure connection, ie: https. Make sure you have a firewall running (Vista built-in or third party), and that your antivirus is up to date.
     
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