CG wifi or Cell hotspot for privacy

I'd use the phones abilities primarily because most Campground wifi systems are overloaded and internet access is at best iffy.

Kayteg1 wrote:

2oldman wrote:

kalynzoo wrote:
on the other end the store, the intermediary, the bank, etc, are being hacked regularly.

My bank is being hacked regularly?

Do you REALLY think they would inform you about it?

LOL I would change banks fast

2oldman wrote:

kalynzoo wrote:
on the other end the store, the intermediary, the bank, etc, are being hacked regularly.

My bank is being hacked regularly?

Do you REALLY think they would inform you about it?

kalynzoo wrote:
on the other end the store, the intermediary, the bank, etc, are being hacked regularly.

My bank is being hacked regularly?

JMHO: There is no privacy. It is only paranoia if it isn't true. Just don't post or publish anything you don't want to be made public. By using a secure WiFi network you are making access more difficult, but on the other end the store, the intermediary, the bank, etc, are being hacked regularly. Get into the habit of checking your online accounts regularly/daily.

fj12ryder wrote:
Obviously the cell phone hotspot is going to be more secure, but I've never read about anyone having financial issues from using a campground wifi. I've used it and will continue to use it if nothing else is available. If anyone has ever had their financial data stolen from using a campground wifi, I would love to hear about it. Yes, it can happen, but will it happen? I consider it to be very low risk in the overall scheme of things.

Your data is more at risk being stored on those servers at your bank, or your credit card company, or even at the store where you shop. Or even while dining at that lovely restaurant.

Being aware of the risks is the 1st step, how you feel about those risks is up to you. I ride motorcycles and eat red meat, risky behavior if you listen to some people. :)

I will paraphrase Westernrvparkowner: "This "risk" of campground wifi systems is vastly exaggerated."

X2 Well said

Obviously the cell phone hotspot is going to be more secure, but I've never read about anyone having financial issues from using a campground wifi. I've used it and will continue to use it if nothing else is available. If anyone has ever had their financial data stolen from using a campground wifi, I would love to hear about it. Yes, it can happen, but will it happen? I consider it to be very low risk in the overall scheme of things.

Your data is more at risk being stored on those servers at your bank, or your credit card company, or even at the store where you shop. Or even while dining at that lovely restaurant.

Being aware of the risks is the 1st step, how you feel about those risks is up to you. I ride motorcycles and eat red meat, risky behavior if you listen to some people. :)

I will paraphrase Westernrvparkowner: "This "risk" of campground wifi systems is vastly exaggerated."

westernrvparkowner wrote:
This fear of campground wifi systems is vastly exaggerated.

x2. It's almost a moot point since many CG wifi systems don't work well enough to be used.

I just bought a house using campground WI-FI.
Only on 10 pages the Title company would not accept internet pictures and I had to drive to city to make fax transmission.
When crime can happen everywhere I had my phone number openly listed for 26 years and having unique name anybody could trace me within 20 seconds.
Still nobody come to kiss my gate if you know what I mean.
Bottom line, I refuse to have my life taken over by paranoia.

If you are worried about security use your cellular Hot Spot and be sure to encrypt the Wi-Fi side, or use the phone's browser or apps.