Aug-02-2016 10:19 AM
Aug-03-2016 03:13 PM
maddawg46 wrote:
Plan on traveling a lot. Signed up for electronic bill paying with my bank. I have an I pad that I use now to access my account. Ran into some folks that use a " hot spot " with Verizon for security. I have AT&T. Do I need to worry about this? If I use my ATT 4 g data plan and login to my banks secure system, then why do I need some additional security device.
I'm new to this, so inputs are greatly appreciated.
Aug-03-2016 02:59 PM
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Aug-03-2016 02:15 PM
braindead0 wrote:
HTTPS is mostly secure. However running over a public wifi hotspot is risky, and if your device is configured to allow auto proxy discovery then you are at risk for a couple of fairly new key discovery techniques that can expose your login information and traffic. A lot depends on how good your bank security folks are and how trustworthy the WIFI operators is.
Password protected WIFI does nothing to protect user data, it's strictly a means of access control.
There are several options that can help assure your security, SSH tunnel to a known safe server, good VPN service, TOR. However all of these require proper configuration and good security practices on your end.
I would recommend paying bills on AT&T and only using public WIFI for browsing, email, things that IF someone was able to access it wouldn't mean an empty bank account. AT&T should have their 'stuff' together, and the risk of rogue proxy or MITM attacks should be minimal.
Aug-03-2016 01:46 PM
braindead0 wrote:
HTTPS is mostly secure. However running over a public wifi hotspot is risky, and if your device is configured to allow auto proxy discovery then you are at risk for a couple of fairly new key discovery techniques that can expose your login information and traffic. A lot depends on how good your bank security folks are and how trustworthy the WIFI operators is.
Password protected WIFI does nothing to protect user data, it's strictly a means of access control.
There are several options that can help assure your security, SSH tunnel to a known safe server, good VPN service, TOR. However all of these require proper configuration and good security practices on your end.
I would recommend paying bills on AT&T and only using public WIFI for browsing, email, things that IF someone was able to access it wouldn't mean an empty bank account. AT&T should have their 'stuff' together, and the risk of rogue proxy or MITM attacks should be minimal.
Aug-03-2016 12:42 PM
maddawg46 wrote:
So looks like I'm good to go. I'll just always pay with my AT&T data plan, and not use wifi on the road.
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Aug-02-2016 05:13 PM
2oldman wrote:maddawg46 wrote:You don't, you're fine. Using a hot spot is no different from what you're doing. Been doing this for years.
then why do I need some additional security device.
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Aug-02-2016 10:58 AM
2oldman wrote:maddawg46 wrote:You don't, you're fine. Using a hot spot is no different from what you're doing. Been doing this for years.
then why do I need some additional security device.