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lpbk2713

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10. A public wireless network leaves a lot to be desired.

Fri May 19, 2017, 05:57 PM

May 2017

For one thing ... a bad guy could set up his computer between you and the library without your knowledge. And while you are thinking you are connected to the library's wi-fi you are actually being relayed through the bad guy's machine while he is reading and storing your login info wherever you go. There are many ways to compromise someone's connection. This might shed some light.

https://go.authentic8.com/blog/stealing-data-over-wifi-is-easier-than-you-think

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High Speed Internet [View all] bucolic_frolic May 2017 OP

I'm on East Coast...loathe and detest Verizon HipChick May 2017 #1

If that were happening to me I'd PoindexterOglethorpe May 2017 #2

No bucolic_frolic May 2017 #4

Assuming you have their FIOS service. mn9driver May 2017 #3

No we don't get FIOS bucolic_frolic May 2017 #5

That's too bad. mn9driver May 2017 #6

Thanks for your help bucolic_frolic May 2017 #7

I probably don't need to tell you ... lpbk2713 May 2017 #8

https:/ is not sufficient? bucolic_frolic May 2017 #9

A public wireless network leaves a lot to be desired. lpbk2713 May 2017 #10

Wow. Thanks bucolic_frolic May 2017 #11

I had this trouble with verizon dsl through my dedicated land line. Sunlei May 2017 #12

another tip is turn on wifi list and look for XFINITY wifi. Try to logon and they'll give you a free Sunlei May 2017 #13

Hey thanks bucolic_frolic May 2017 #14