Originally Posted by Yhor
I may trust WiFi at some point, but not until it's "as safe" as landline connections.
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I think we are actually both on the same page here. I'm just saying "use your brain". It is not easier to
break into computers from WiFi networks. It is just easier to
listen in to your internet traffic. Its more like comparing telephone landlines to mobile devices. This means, yes you can go there and surf youtube without knowing a lot about security. Just use the same protection as you would at home. (eg. a firewall and a virus scanner)
That being said, you can be
secure enough against people
listening in even while using WiFi to transmit sensitive data. Use VPN. Use PGP. Use shttp. Or just don't transmit sensitive data.
I study Software Development and i can tell you, that in my opinion you can be
safe enough while using WiFi. If you know what you are doing. But then again, if you don't know it, you are not safe at home either. : )
Sorry for hijacking the thread. Delete this post if it is too intrusive.
regards