Can a wifi network owner get my credit card #?
Question by gutterflower.: Can a wifi network owner get my credit card #?
There are a few unsecured networks around my neighborhood. And I am nervous that whoever “owns” them can access everything i type, including my credit card numbers and login to numerous things.
Any insight or advice?
Best answer:
Answer by AJ
Are you connecting to these unsecured networks to gain internet access?
If you are not, then no. That is like being afraid that the local radio station can get your credit card number because their radio waves penetrate your house.
EDIT: Only enter your CC# into encrypted web pages. If you are using your own wireless connection, also make sure that you use WPA encryption on your router.
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anything done on an unsecured wifi connection could get sniffed and intercepted. SSL traffic is secure, but beyond that if its in the clear it could be read.
Some people leave their connections open to intercept traffic. They create these honeypots to steal data.
My advice is to pay for your own Internet, that’s the only way you can have a secure connection.
its possible to monitor internet traffic on a unsecured wireless network, but they would have to know what they are doing and what to look for. an avg user probably would not know how to.
and don’t share any of your drives on your computer, even hidden shares.
As long as YOUR wireless is using security, NO.
Simply, don’t leech off of open networks and ESPECIALLY do not send any private information through any network that you’re not absolutely sure of. As long as you are on your own network that is hopefully secured, it likely won’t be an issue.
If you are leeching access… stop. Not only could you be setting yourself up to get screwed, using someone else’s open network can be considered a crime if you weren’t given permission in the first place.