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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 9:39 am
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Originally Posted by Jimster
Yes, thats better but now let's talk realistically. People use hotel computers to check emails. Often there is a line to do so. So you are not changing that. The least,and I do mean the least, they can do is sign off and even turn off the computer. It is amazing how many people just get up and leave all the info available.
It does not matter if they leave their information on the screen or not. If the machine is compromised (most of the hotel computers really easy to do) and has a keyboard logger installed regardless of what you do your private information is sent out and compromised.
I would NEVER use a hotel computer for anything but reading news or have my son play with some online games.
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