CG wifi or Cell hotspot for privacy
For the first time we will have to pay some bills while we are on the road. Since I'll be accessing some financial sites on the internet, should I use the CG wifi or my cell phone hotspot? Which is sa...
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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."
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