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When It Comes To WiFi, Why Don’t We Ever Learn?

Posted on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 by

By all indications, our basic human drives – hunger, thirst, sleep and sex – may soon be eclipsed by our overwhelming need to connect to WiFi.

Three out of ten respondents to a survey by Broadcom said they can’t go without WiFi access for more than an hour. Six out of ten claimed they can’t live without WiFi for more than a day.  What’s clear is that our urge to connect has trumped our need for online privacy – and it’s costing us plenty:  As the number of WiFi connections has soared, identity theft and data breaches have reached record highs. Hopefully, taking a long hard look at our worst WiFi transgressions will put us on the right path to connecting safely – at hotspots and at home. Read More

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Stop WiFI Snoopers with a VPN: PRIVATE WiFi on WPIX NY

Posted on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 by

As WPIX NY reporter James Ford explains, “Public WIFi is a great and helpful tool and coverage is expanding… but also expanding is its potential danger to you.”

Most people don’t realize that public WiFi are just radio waves, similar to the type that you can listen to in your car. And just as easy as it is to find your favorite station, a hacker can use public WiFi to listen in on you!

Read on to find out how you can use a VPN like PRIVATE WiFi to stop WiFi snoopers from spying on your data on public WiFi. Read More

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Hacked in the Subway: PRIVATE WiFi Featured on WNBC

Posted on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 by

“Turns out free WiFi has a price,” explained WNBC New York’s Andrew Siff in a recent segment.

As public WiFi connections expand in New York City’s subway system, Siff recognized the security implications. To get a better understanding, he spent some time underground with PRIVATE WiFi’s CEO Kent Lawson and Product Growth Manager Raj Devjani.

According to WNBC, “Computer security experts say the same advice that applies at coffee shops and parks and other places where you can tap into free hotspots needs to be reinforced underground… Experts recommend that riders… [on] public Wi-Fi should use a VPN, or virtual private network, to protect their correspondence.” Read More

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The FBI and SOeC Endorse VPNs for Securing Mobile Devices

Posted on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 by

Securing Our eCity Foundation (SOeC), in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has developed a Public Service Announcement featuring five tips for keeping yourself safe on your mobile device.

In this PSA, airing on San Diego’s NBC 7, FBI Special Agent Darell Foxworth states, “Securing your mobile device is essential to keep your data out of the hands of crooks.”

Agent Foxworth provides the following steps for protected yourself:

  1. Lock your device with a passcode.
  2. When using public WiFi, limit using e-mail, social networking, shopping, and banking, unless you have a secure Virtual Private Network, or VPN.
  3. Keep your device up to date. When software patches are available, use them.
  4. Avoid questionable apps, and only download from trusted sources.
  5. Always back up your data.

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WiFi Worries: Study Finds Popular Home Routers Are Vulnerable to Hacking

Posted on Monday, May 6th, 2013 by

When WiFi users complain about getting hacked on their home networks, it’s often the result of their own careless wireless behavior — everything from using simple passwords to outdated security. But a new study reveals that home WiFi users aren’t the only ones responsible for some very serious wireless security problems. Thirteen of the most popular home and small office routers have critical security vulnerabilities that could create major risks to users — risks that are out of their control.

Find out which routers you should watch out for and what you can do to protect your online security. Read More

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Hacked in the Halls of Justice: Without a VPN, Court WiFi Hotspots Aren’t Secure

Posted on Monday, April 15th, 2013 by

Just because you’re in the halls of justice doesn’t mean your sensitive information is secure when you use a WiFi hotspot there.

Courts around the country that offer free WiFi are warning users they should be aware of the risks. Find out what you need to know to protect your personal data when you use their free wireless networks on jury duty. Read More

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CBS Money Watch Hails Private WiFi As ‘Great App’ for Defeating Hackers

Posted on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 by

Private WiFi just got another major media endorsement, this time by the folks at CBS Money Watch. Click to find out what they had to say in this latest media endorsement of our personal VPN solution.
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Getting Hacked on Amtrak: It’s a Lot More Likely to Happen on Trains That Block VPNs

Posted on Thursday, December 27th, 2012 by

An email we recently received from a PRIVATE WiFi™ subscriber highlights a serious security issue for hotspot users on many Amtrak trains. What happens when you have VPN software to protect your sensitive information, but Amtrak prevents you from using it.

The answer might make you think twice before you connect. Read More

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Military Victims’ Paychecks: A Prime Target for Online Identity Theft

Posted on Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 by

Army Captain Stephen Redmon spent a year serving his country in Iraq. But it wasn’t until the young artillery officer returned home that he fell victim to an unseen enemy that turned his life upside down. Capt. Redmon’s paycheck was stolen online by an identity thief.

He’s not alone. Identity theft is the Number One military complaint reported to the FTC. If you’re in the armed services, find out how you can avoid becoming the next casualty. Read More

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Watch Out for Gift-Wrapped Cyber Attacks During the Holiday Season

Posted on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 by

Online shoppers clicked their way to record breaking sales of $1.5 billion on Cyber Monday, making it the biggest online shopping day in history. But the bad news is cybercriminals are just getting started with their holiday shopping – with your money.

If you’re shopping online for bargains, find out how to protect yourself from holiday hacking.

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