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Posted: 6/14/2009 6:14:49 PM EDT

From a "walkabout" connection such as found in a hotel? It is a public connection and I was wondering if my computer will be in any jeopardy.

Posted: 6/14/2009 6:19:41 PM EDT

[#1]

It is possible (and fairly trivial) to capture all traffic over the air on an open access point.

Posted: 6/14/2009 6:23:46 PM EDT

[#2]

Would that mean that someone could "read" what I type on ar15.com while I am on vacation?

Posted: 6/14/2009 6:26:00 PM EDT

[#3]

I VPN back to my house or work when I use public WiFi. All traffic is encrypted to keep prying eyes away.

Posted: 6/14/2009 6:30:34 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Would that mean that someone could "read" what I type on ar15.com while I am on vacation?

Yes

Posted: 6/14/2009 6:31:20 PM EDT

[#5]

Interesting

Thanks for the help!

Posted: 6/14/2009 6:35:31 PM EDT

[#6]

They already know what kind of pron you like

Posted: 6/14/2009 6:40:10 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
They already know what kind of pron you like

Oh I hope not!

Posted: 6/14/2009 7:08:20 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Would that mean that someone could "read" what I type on ar15.com while I am on vacation?

Yes

You say that like this is a private forum or something?

Also, you know google retains all searches right?

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