From the article: “That free coffee-shop wireless might not be such a good deal if you transmit sensitive information over a public network signal. When you’re using an unsecured network, whether you’re on your smart phone or laptop. Pay attention to the types of information you’re typing, and treat it as though every keystroke is being logged. To be safest, set up software like Private WiFi, which encrypts your Internet connection completely.”
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