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An (Updated) Hacker’s Toolkit
There are many tools available that hackers can use to access your private communication in wifi hotspots. This article discusses some of the most well-known wifi hacking tools and resources for preventing hack attacks.
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Ask the Expert: Am I Safe Using My Laptop in My Hotel Room?
You think you’re safe within the walls of your hotel room, but the minute you log on to the Internet you are potentially exposing yourself to privacy violations, identity theft, and a host of other cybercrimes you can’t even see happening. In this latest monthly installment of Ask the Expert, CEO Kent Lawson focuses on staying safe when you’re browsing online in your hotel room and the real reasons why a hotel cable connection is no safer than its WiFi connection. Ultimately, he says, the only way to protect yourself in hotels, whether using WiFi or a cable connection, is to use a virtual private network.
FTC Says Hotel WiFi is Dangerous
Recently, the FTC posted an article on their website stating that hotel WiFi is dangerous and that users should not assume that just because they pay for Internet access that their connection is secure.
We couldn’t agree more. In fact, I have been stating this fact since we launched PRIVATE WiFi nearly five years ago. This is an important topic because hotel traveler’s rank WiFi access at hotels as the number one amenity that they look for when booking hotel rooms.
Why English Soccer Players Won’t Use Public WiFi
Recently, England’s premier soccer players were warned not to use public WiFi when they travel to Russia to participate in...
The Hidden Dangers of New York’s LinkNYC Hotspots
You may have heard about New York City’s new plan to turn old phone booths into public WiFi hotspots. This...
WiFi Pineapple 2.0: Still Not Legitimate
Four years ago, I wrote a blog post about WiFi Pineapple, a “hack-in-a-box” tool which allows anyone to use an...
Black Friday Shopping? Protect Your Phone!
All crazy news stories aside, there are actually people who enjoy planning out their Black Friday shopping. And despite the...
National Cyber Security Awareness Month – Protecting Yourself over Public WiFi
The Internet is an amazing thing, and it’s mind-boggling how quickly this “invention” has become a huge part of our...
Security and the Internet of Things Infographic
Below is a great infographic from ComputerScienceZone.org which describes the “Internet of Things” and how many things we use everyday...
Take Your VPN With You This Summer!
Data security, cybercrime, hacking events… it feels like news headlines come across our screens every day to warn us of...
June Is Internet Safety Month
There’s a lot to celebrate about June: the end of the school year, Father’s Day, the start of summer vacations. And with so many great things to celebrate, it’s easy to see why most people overlook the festivities surrounding Internet Safety Month. While you’re free to celebrate this important event by throwing a party, there are some more useful ways to observe this important holiday.
Protecting Your Identity with the Internet of Things
The internet of things—or IOT, as it’s commonly known—was once the stuff of science fiction, a newfangled “wave of the future” concept only experienced at futuristic demonstrations like the World’s Fair. But now many of these devices are already in use in millions of households around the world. They’ve become an interesting yet somehow still unknown entity in the world of technology, and industry experts have stated these products will be the norm just a handful of years from now.
