In a world with over 8.4B connected devices and growing open Wi-Fi networks, it’s no surprise that you might be a bit skeptical about connecting to public Wi-Fi. That doesn’t change the fact that you need to connect, and your instincts are spot on. I also challenge you to find a business of any size that doesn’t have Wi-Fi. Businesses spanning all verticals and crowded places … [Read more...]
Traveling This Summer? Tips to Protect Your Private Data While Using Public Wi-Fi.
Summer vacations are the best—school is out, work slows down a bit, your destination is picked, and bags are packed, and you’re ready to hit the road with your best travel companion—your smartphone! From keeping your kid entertained with video games and apps, to taking pictures and sharing them with your friends and family on various social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, … [Read more...]
Dear Journal and the Evil Twin Access Point
Dear Journal, It’s 7 o’clock in the morning and I don’t know about you, but I slept like a baby last night, and I didn’t even need Melatonin. Fully charged (no pun intended), I’m ready to rock-’n’-roll today and take a ride on the red double-decker bus. I’ve waited my entire life for this, it’s a UK icon. London buses were not always red. Before 1907, different routes had … [Read more...]
Dear Journal and the Man-in-the-Middle Attack
Dear Journal, This is where my journey begins. 35,000 feet in the air and as soon as he’s able he powers me on, AGAIN. Whatever happened to “Sorry for a delayed reply, I was on a plane!” Come on man, enjoy 9½ hours of uninterrupted time staring into the clouds, reading that in-flight magazine, or better yet catching up on your sleep! Nope, he’s not listening to me as he’s is … [Read more...]
Join Mac on his Wi-Fi adventure around the world and have no fear, secure Wi-Fi is here!
Dear Journal, Starting today I’m trying something new. I’m writing a journal to document my upcoming business trip across the world. Yup, you heard this right – 8 days traveling the world with my owner. This upcoming travel is definitely more business than pleasure, but boy am I excited! I’m a little nervous because with travel comes security concerns. They say security is … [Read more...]
