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By 2015, the number of public Wifi hotspots dotting the planet will reach a staggering 5.8 million. Most of them will be in the usual spots where we travel, work and play. But that doesn’t seem to be enough for some intrepid Wifi explorers. They’re searching for locations off the beaten path where they can set up hotspots and connect. And they’re doing it in some pretty far out places.
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emailTrain Station Experiment Shows Wifi Users Willingly Connect To a Fake Hotspot Despite Warnings Their Data Will Be Exposed
Posted on Friday, August 17th, 2012 by Jan Legnitto
A recent experiment in the UK revealed that public Wifi users are making reckless choices to get online. More than 8 out of 10 users connected to a fake hotspot even after being told their sensitive information would be made public. Find out why “free” shouldn’t be more important than “safe” when it comes to using Wifi hotspots. And how to tell a real hotspot from one that’s not. Read More
National Security Agency Recommends Personal VPNs
Posted on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 by Elaine Rigoli
The National Security Agency has issued a new “best practices” data sheet for keeping home networks, laptops, and mobile devices secure. Read More
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How Social Engineering is Threatening Our Online Security on Social Networks
Posted on Friday, September 2nd, 2011 by Jan Legnitto
Cybercriminals are using social engineering techniques to hack humans on social networks in record numbers. Why? Because it’s often easier than hacking technology. And the rewards can be a lot bigger. Find out how you can avoid becoming a victim of some of the most common social media cons. Read More