People need to be aware that Public Wi-Fi is inherently insecure so if you’re using it you really do need to be cautious. Even if you’re in a busy public area or coffee shop you can’t just think that every Wi-Fi link is legitimate.

Hackers know this and place bogus Wi-Fi links that try to capture valuable, personal information from unsuspecting users. We recommend never connecting to an unknown or unrecognised wireless access point.
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If you have a Netbook or Laptop that you would like to use on a Public Wi-Fi network, there are security precautions you need to take. Here we look at keeping your computer secure at public Wi-Fi networks.

Public Wi-Fi networks seem to be available in more locations than ever before. If you move between them a lot or are just getting started, following these security precautions can help keep your machine safe and secure. For this article we look at security steps in Windows 7, but most of these tips and suggestions will work in XP, Vista, and even other operating systems as well.
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