Originally Posted by
akhullar
If you use the laptop to connect to *nix box at work, then use ssh, or VPN tunnel if there is one in your work place. I use hummingbird's product - Which supports ssh,kerberos and X over VPN tunnels.
ScottC is right; Anyone can snoop your WiFI connection, sitting in the Airport lounge. There are PD programs out there that can do it
I second this post. If you're using a public connection assume that everything you transmit/receive is intercepted unless you've taken measures to encrypt the communication.