As the Internet expands into every sector of our lives, we find ourselves connecting in more places than ever before. Internet cafes, coffee shops, the mall, even the local library now have public hotspots.
But can we blindly trust that these public wifi connections are always secure enough for our personal information? According to one source, the answer is: probably not.
So what's the solution? Microsoft's basic tips for public hotspot security include using a firewall, file encryption, avoiding typing in sensitive information (finance, etc), and turning off your wireless network while not in use.
More advanced public hotspot security tips include using a secure proxy and or a secure tunneling service (VPN, SSH - click here for a free example).
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