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The Dangers of Unsecured Wi-Fi
The recent release of the Firesheep Wi-Fi attack tool, a tool which allows attackers connected to local networks to monitor web sessions of other network users, has revealed just how insecure unprotected HTTP connections really are. Users on unprotected networks using plain HTTP connections are at constant risk of exposing their data to theft and attack.
But what can be done to prevent these kinds of risks? This crucial white paper examines the security issues that unsecured Wi-Fi brings and details what steps you can take to minimize risks and safeguard both your connections and your sensitive information.