How do I stay internet safe when travelling?

There is a difference in whether the threat exists,likelihood and minimizing the threat.
Threat exists.

ReadyToGo wrote:
I am surprised no one mentions using the phone and calling the bank, credit card, etc.

Calling the bank to pay a bill?

ReadyToGo wrote:
I am surprised no one mentions using the phone and calling the bank, credit card, etc.

Because the question was about internet security. 21st century stuff.

As has been posted, I just make sure my banking sites are all https and I don't worry about it further. Encrypted is good enough for me. Is it possible for a determined hacker to fool me into giving away information? Possibly. Is it likely? Not in my opinion.

If your bank doesn't use a secure login, get a new bank.

We have this argument a lot, like travelling with the propane on or buying ST tires.

Bottom line, if you're not comfortable using public wifi for your banking, don't do it. Either way, you're statistically safe. Nobody is skimming RVers bank accounts.

Do I smell a troll?

As someone who has worked in IT for 25 years, I giggle at these threads on this type of forum.

For the naysayers, why do you think it's some actual hacker nearby doing the hacking? Just like credit card skimmers, wifi skimmers also can operate wirelessly and largely autonomously. The hackers in control aren't going to drain your bank or max your credit. they package and sell the information for the purpose of creating false identities.

As for providing media proof of this, go ahead and research it, why should I do your homework for you? Take the information or reject it, that's your risk to accept.

Contact your regional homeland security office and ask when the next public cyber security presentation is being held. The FBI and DHS put them on regularly to benefit local law enforcement and municipal government employees.

I am surprised no one mentions using the phone and calling the bank, credit card, etc.

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