What websites should a user avoid when connecting to a free and open wireless hotspot?
- websites to check product details
- websites to make purchases
- websites to check stock prices
- websites to check account fees
Answers Explanation & Hints:
Many free and open wireless hotspots operate with no authentication or weak authentication mechanisms. Attackers could easily capture the network traffic in and out of such a hotspot and steal user information. Therefore, users who use free and open wireless hotspots to connect to websites should avoid giving any personal information to the websites. |