So what are the greatest risks you take when you connect to public Wi-Fi networks? 1. Man-in-the-Middle Attacks When you access the internet via Wi-Fi, your device establishes a link with the router or server connecting you to the internet. A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack occurs...
In this article, I’m going to discuss the dangers of connecting to an unprotected WiFi hotspot. I’ll also discuss how you can protect yourself by staying aware of the dangers and what you need to know in order to stay clear of said dangers. We’ll take a look at some of the softw...
Always remember to turn off your wifi and Bluetooth when you’re done using them. This will prevent your computer from automatically connecting to illicit hotspots and compromised devices. Use a VPN. A virtual private network, or VPN, allows you to tunnel your connection through a private secure...
Beware the Dangers of WiFiBy Greg Lyda Many of us have to travel for our work, and that often means connecting to wireless networks. If you use unsecured public WiFi networks when working on client matters, that could mean trouble. Most hotels, airports, and cafés don’t encrypt their p...
When the hackers seen on"The Early Show"set up their own wifi access point at a Manhattan hotel, which they called "Best Free Public Wifi," it wasn't long before dozens of wireless devices tried to log on, including, as part of this demonstration, an"Early Show"producer using an iPhone...
While all EMFs are harmful in some way, knowing the frequency of radiation is important when analyzing the risks. Power lines, for example, were one of the first ELF sources to blip on the radar of public concern. They can measure at 20 µT when standing right underneath them. As early...
s body will adjust to the slight changes in temperature and it will not notice it is being cooked. Well, the same thing might be happening to an unsuspecting public – a public that has not been informed about the real dangers of microwave radiation from cell phones, WiFi and other high-...