If I use a free wireless internet, can others get my personal information if they use the same internet?
December 2nd, 2009 | by The Banker |
Jennifer S asked:
My husband gets free wireless internet at Subway, but he is afraid of logging onto certain websites with his personal information (such as banking). Is it possible for someone to use the same wireless internet that he uses, and get access to his information?
My husband gets free wireless internet at Subway, but he is afraid of logging onto certain websites with his personal information (such as banking). Is it possible for someone to use the same wireless internet that he uses, and get access to his information?
11 Responses to “If I use a free wireless internet, can others get my personal information if they use the same internet?”
By zephanblaxberg on Dec 5, 2009 | Reply
Yes it is, you want a secured connection but you won’t be able to get that from Subway.
By ~Summer Lover~ on Dec 6, 2009 | Reply
I dont think so!!!
By Dmx on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
All you need is a password, you’re own password
By xxxnullifierxxx on Dec 11, 2009 | Reply
its possible anywhere anytime if you are connected even at home, there is a chance of ID theft
By Krista G on Dec 15, 2009 | Reply
Yes, if they are smart enough to know how to get it. Like me, I would have no idea how to get it but there are some people out there that are great with internet.
By Lavonte R on Dec 17, 2009 | Reply
make sure the laptop is installed with virus proyector and for internet download firefox cause they are alot protective and also put up the firewall just to be safe happy surfing
By poolekiteman on Dec 18, 2009 | Reply
No – it is not possible to “eavesdrop” on a WIFI connection AFAIK
Banking websites (and Ebay or Paypal) use secure servers – just look for the padlock symbol or “https” at the start of the web address
By Toby on Dec 20, 2009 | Reply
no. the wireless connection at subway is only to connect to the internet, it wont give away any personal data.
By RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM] on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
The chance of this happening in an instance like this is higher than say, if you are on a secured network. If you have a firewall and don’t take chances with downloading and such, you should be better off.
Cheers,
Ron
Windows Outreach Team
By Paul on Dec 25, 2009 | Reply
technically yes
but the chances of this happening are slim but your husbands very clever to stay away from his banking website because although rare it does happen and you could be the unlucky person for banking try using a reputable internet cafe for 5 min it should only cost 20p and this is much safer than chancing your luck with an open network.
dont know if you have seen it but this scam was shown on the real hustle on bbc 3
By Brandon M on Dec 26, 2009 | Reply
depends , if you have your personal info stored on your computer then yes but if you are on a banking site (official banking site) you will have no problem unless you have bad cookies wich are rare.