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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 9:15 am
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adriandb
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
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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.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 3:00 pm
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Originally Posted by adriandb
If you're using a public connection assume that everything you transmit/receive is intercepted.
If you're using any connection, assume someone is looking at your traffic. There really isn't any difference between wired and wireless from a user point of view. Even VPNs can be penetrated, and strong encryption on sensitive data is the only real defense.

It might not happen to you, but then...
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