Gamingforce Interactive Forums
85239 35211

Go Back   Exploding Garrmondo Weiner Interactive Swiss Army Penis > Garrmondo Network > Help Desk

Notices

Welcome to the Exploding Garrmondo Weiner Interactive Swiss Army Penis.
GFF is a community of gaming and music enthusiasts. We have a team of dedicated moderators, constant member-organized activities, and plenty of custom features, including our unique journal system. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ or our GFWiki. You will have to register before you can post. Membership is completely free (and gets rid of the pesky advertisement unit underneath this message).


Are public wireless networks safe?
Reply
 
Thread Tools
Hush and Cool
Chocobo


Member 1625

Level 14.01

Mar 2006


Reply With Quote
Old Jun 22, 2010, 08:17 PM Local time: Jun 22, 2010, 06:17 PM #1 of 2
Are public wireless networks safe?

When I’m at school, I log onto a public wireless network (it’s a guest account for the university) and it has no security. I am wondering if it’s safe to use the internet on a public wireless network. I’ll never do things like enter my credit card information, but I’ll log into forums to post things and I’ll log into my email accounts. One of my email accounts is always logged in, though. Am I at risk for having my passwords stolen or other problems occurring? What’s the worst that could happen? Or in this case, nothing should happen (especially since it’s a university)? Do any of you log into accounts on public networks?

Thanks.

Most amazing jew boots
Zergrinch
Evil Grinch


Member 666

Level 50.98

Mar 2006


Reply With Quote
Old Jun 23, 2010, 04:27 AM Local time: Jun 23, 2010, 05:27 PM #2 of 2
"Always-logged-in" e-mail is handled via cookies and is computer-specific. So don't sweat it. While there may be a risk that your packets get intercepted, I wouldn't worry too much about it in general.

The risk is greater for other people on the same network to snoop around your shared folders, actually. Though arguably, that's what people do on university networks.

There's nowhere I can't reach.
Single Post URL
Transparent Color Code:
[color=#14194e]
Reply

Thread Tools

Exploding Garrmondo Weiner Interactive Swiss Army Penis > Garrmondo Network > Help Desk > Are public wireless networks safe?

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Wireless Won't Work Gechmir Help Desk 0 May 1, 2008 11:02 AM
Wireless network disconnects everytime an USB device is unplugged gaming Help Desk 1 Jan 10, 2008 05:06 PM
connecting to wireless router after xp reinstall FozzyBear Help Desk 0 Nov 19, 2006 03:27 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:53 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.