Hackers sometimes try to trick you into connecting to a network labeled "FREE Wi-Fi." Here’s what you need to know about the potential dangers of public Wi-Fi. Many public Wi-Fi networks are ...
Your seatbelt may be secure, but is your internet access? While connecting to free WiFi 30,000 feet in the air seems safe and easy — especially since everyone is doing it — travelers should be ...
Sebastopol's city council voted unanimously to allow Sonic.net to build a free WiFi network. The network will cover a half-square mile downtown, and be accessible to anyone with a wireless connection.
Fast, free Wi-Fi is now available on a select number of routes, and will be available to nearly all passengers next month.
American is behind a number of U.S. airlines when it comes to free WiFi. Photo Credit: American Airlines American Airlines will begin a small-scale test of free WiFi next week. The test will be ...
Racing through the airport with 10% battery left, that free WiFi network looks like salvation. The Transportation Security Administration has a blunt message for smartphone users: resist the ...
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Is public Wi-Fi safe to use?

Public Wi-Fi isn't going away, and it's widely used, so the Internet just adapted to its existence and implemented security measures, so it's way less risky to use. Risks still exist—a hacker can ...
When the annual Spokane County Interstate Fair comes around this September, most of those who attend the 10-day event will first have to purchase a ticket at the gate. What won’t they need to buy once ...
Accessing free internet just got a little easier in Philadelphia, and it doesn't require cracking your neighbor's password. “Access to reliable, affordable internet ...
Almost all smartphone users are at risk, Google says, flagging messaging attacks and “unencrypted” networks that are “easily exploited” by hackers. This stark alert echoes a warning from America’s ...