Wi-Fi networks and what people can see when you browse…

Where is the line between paranoia and genuine computer insecurity? People usually think that the “risks” of connecting to a wireless network, visiting any site and doing any kind of online activity are ridiculous or very remote. However, I’m going to show you that in just 3 or 4 steps, from a tablet, while someone has a coffee in a Wi-Fi café, it’s possible to capture every page, sent email and chat conversation, and even the passwords typed in to log in to various sites. Yes, it’s that easy and that dangerous.

NOTE: This demonstration was carried out on test machines, on a test network and for educational purposes only. No third-party information was accessed at any point.

So how do we protect ourselves? Unfortunately, the solution isn’t the simplest one: it involves using services known as “VPNs”. I won’t go into detail here, because it would take far too long for the purposes of this article. However, if anyone is interested in how to set up a free solution, they can get in touch at info@zerogap.com.ar .

Finally, it’s important to grasp how insecure it is to access sensitive information from public Wi-Fi spots. So I suggest you avoid visiting sites that hold private information from those places.