what precautions or protection should one have when using a public wireless network like in a hotel or airport?
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First and foremost, make sure all your security software is up to date - firewall, anti-virus, spyware, etc.
And, if you have the ability to do so, use the public network to connect to a VPN tunnel, such as work or home, for added security. Might be overkill, but it would put my mind at ease just a little more. I'd rather be over-protected, rather than under-protected.
Using wireless internet in public network?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by El Profe, Aug 16, 2007.