When you're on public wi-fi networks

[Vy]

When you're on public wi-fi networks do make sure that secure websites (like Steam-gamers) has the "HTTPS://" & "Secure" written next to the address. Otherwise it's quite likely that all of your stuff can be read by someone sitting on the network using a WPA2 exploit.

 

Example:

 

(if this is what you see, you're pretty safe!)

 

You can read about the exploit here: krackattacks.com

 

This exploit fucks around with router firmware and an implementation bug. Not sure if it can be patched through a OS update. Just something most people should know and check, especially if they use the same password for many things or post personal data to that website.

 

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, if @Caution thinks it's worthy of "Tech talks" do move it there. Thank you

[Veggie]

Also I very good idea to run a vpn such as Ghost Vpn for 10.00 a month to secure and encrypt your connection so anyone wanting to access your data won't be able to.

 

https://www.cyberghostvpn.com/en_US/

[Vy]

  Veggie said:

Also I very good idea to run a vpn such as Ghost Vpn for 10.00 a month to secure and encrypt your connection so anyone wanting to access your data won't be able to.

 

https://www.cyberghostvpn.com/en_US/

How's the site going to decrypt the data you're sending it? Site still has to access the thing somehow.

[Veggie]

Not sure how it decrypts it, but I've been using it no problem.