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Vent: My local coffee shop's free Wi-Fi has no login page
That lets others spy on your activity. A VPN keeps your connection safe.
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mason_jenkins107mo ago
Wait, are people really that worried about coffee shop Wi-Fi? Most of us just check social media or read news, nothing super private. Unless you're doing online banking, the risk feels pretty low. I get being careful, but a VPN seems like overkill for grabbing a latte. Plus, how many hackers are actually hanging out at local cafes?
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quinn_burns7mo ago
But have you considered how easy it is to snoop on unencrypted traffic? In my experience, tools that capture data on public Wi-Fi are pretty common now. Even checking social media can expose your login details if the site doesn't use full encryption. Your mileage may vary, but I'd rather be safe.
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john_jenkins7mo ago
Even casual browsing leaks stuff Mason doesn't realize.
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