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tingtong

Alx_B wrote: »

What do you mean by "a legit network"? Other than the fact that hijacking other people's wifi is technically theft, is there actually a danger with connecting to unknown networks, assuming one has a decent firewall active?

Don't just assume that everyone has a decent firewall. I also know someone who tried to connect to a 'Free Public Wifi' broadcast and it was not quite that. Have a read of these links:

http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2006/09/free_public_wif.html
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=765953

sew109 wrote: »

What I think is being suggested is that hackers are setting up wireless points and with open access and using this to steal data (often keystrokes) from people using them

Correct, some people are using other people's lack of knowledge about Wireless security to exploit them. Don't want to put people off using Wifi, just make people aware of the risks so they don't get scammed. This bit of advice could save someone quite a bit of money.

Tyler_Du

ferf1223 wrote: »

$60 ticket offer for Ka, Mystere & Zumanity - dates to Feb 2009.

http://shows.travelzoo.com/las-vegas-shows/503238?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email_top20

I'm gutted as the $60 seats don't seen to be available first week in Jan (when I'm in LV)

Froggitt

sew109 wrote: »

What I think is being suggested is that hackers are setting up wireless points and with open access and using this to steal data (often keystrokes) from people using them

Im sure any self-respecting hacker would call their hotspot something like "Venetian Free Wifi" or similar.......

Froggitt

Anyway, I doubt Ipod Touches have a firewall.....so.....if its an https site, on an open free wifi hotspot, am I safe entering passwords and banking details?

ferf1223

March

Tyler_Durden_UK wrote: »

I'm gutted as the $60 seats don't seen to be available first week in Jan (when I'm in LV)

For which show? Those that have dates (are not dark) seem to have $60 seats for the ones I've checked (there's a 10% tax as well so they come up as $66) - the rate doesn't show as discounted until you get to the 2nd screen (so choose your date and time, then at the screen with the price options don't choose the most expensive one, go one down)...and the price is not valid for top tier seats...have a play around and see.

ferf1223

March

Froggitt wrote: »

Anyway, I doubt Ipod Touches have a firewall.....so.....if its an https site, on an open free wifi hotspot, am I safe entering passwords and banking details?

I wouldn't personally (though I don't know much about these sorts of things)...personally I don't enter banking details in anything other than a hardwired connection that I trust - which does not include hotels as about 11 years ago my credit card got out that way and I had to contest a charge to pornagraffiti.com or something similar...so I'm just paranoid.

Tyler_Du

ferf1223 wrote: »

For which show? Those that have dates (are not dark) seem to have $60 seats for the ones I've checked (there's a 10% tax as well so they come up as $66) - the rate doesn't show as discounted until you get to the 2nd screen (so choose your date and time, then at the screen with the price options don't choose the most expensive one, go one down)...and the price is not valid for top tier seats...have a play around and see.

Was looking for KA tickets, will go back and have another look now

Froggitt

Nothing for me either 22-29 Dec .......any of them. Not sure if theyre dark or just not discounting for those dates.

ferf1223

March

Tyler_Durden_UK wrote: »

Was looking for KA tickets, will go back and have another look now

I think Ka is dark that week.

tingtong

Froggitt wrote: »

Anyway, I doubt Ipod Touches have a firewall.....so.....if its an https site, on an open free wifi hotspot, am I safe entering passwords and banking details?

I would not log into online banking. Also, you should ask the hotel to confirm the name of their wifi network. People also forget that in many hotels an Ethernet socket is provided for free so no need for wifi.