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Thread: Unprotected Wi-Fi networks risky for mobile devices

  1. 26-06-2012 09:55 AM #1
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    Default Unprotected Wi-Fi networks risky for mobile devices

    Unprotected Wi-Fi networks put mobile devices at risk

    More than half of mobile devices using unprotected Wi-Fi networks...
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  2. 26-06-2012 10:23 AM #2
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    I thought its basic that most people know the pro's and cons of using a free public Wi-Fi hotspot.
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    most people are clueless about things technological...
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    Google Firesheep - that simple to steal passwords at public wifi
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    just don't do anything private over an unsecured connection, https is your friend...
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    Apart from passwords, what else can be lost?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Haldex View Post
    Apart from passwords, what else can be lost?
    Anything you send or receive on an unencrypted connection. Download Wireshark (packet sniffer) and follow a tcp stream - you'll get the idea. It is not just limited to text, but video, voice etc.
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