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Thread ID: 75926 2007-01-14 23:31:00 unsecured wireless network-it' still safe if... lance4k (4644) Press F1
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516142 2007-01-14 23:31:00 if i logged into a wireless network that was unsecured,but i enabled TKIP encryption on my wireless network card, no-one will be able to steal my personal data right? Or can they just hack into the unsecured wi-fi router and get it that way? lance4k (4644)
516143 2007-01-14 23:39:00 Hi Lance, if you attach to an unsecured network, you data isnt secure for the duration of that session, as the encrytion has to be enabled and set with corresponding passwords at both ends of the connection, your card and the access point!. SolMiester (139)
516144 2007-01-14 23:48:00 Its about as safe as leaving your car unlocked on Queen Street on a Friday night. It's not so much "if" but "when" it will be stolen. tick...tick...tick.... winmacguy (3367)
516145 2007-01-15 00:53:00 this says unsecured wi-fi networks are safe when you login to https sites:

compnetworking.about.com
lance4k (4644)
516146 2007-01-15 00:57:00 this says unsecured wi-fi networks are safe when you login to https sites:

compnetworking.about.com

Lance, well, I suppose in this instance, the data contained within the https session is okay, however everything else open during the windows session outside of the https internet session is open!
SolMiester (139)
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