2006-08-25 00:02:09 · 7 answers · asked by J Y 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I am not talking about a home network, I am referring to a hotel. But in any case, isn't the page encrypted once you get to the site, then when you enter the data, that data is encrypted when it is sent over the internet? Is there a handshake between the website and your computer so the data is encrypted?
2006-08-25 08:00:35 · update #1
If implemented correctly SSL can be very secure between two endpoints. (i.e. between a web browser and a web server). The protection however is only as good as the security of the actual end points. If the end points are secure then SSL encryption is also fairly secure.
However, it should be noted that some web sights have poor implementations which could send your password unencrypted before you actually enter SSL mode. In this case, if someone is monitoring your usage they would be able to determine your password making the encryption useless.
If the page that provides login functionality is not encrypted (a little padlock and a URL beginning with https), you may as well be broadcasting your password to the world regardless of weather it uses a wireless connection or not.
So three things. If:
1. Your computer is running current up-to-date anti-spy-ware and anti-virus software, has the latest security updates from MS, and is using a firewall. In general your computer must be secure.
2. The login page is https (not http). Your browser must be in SSL/secure mode at the time you enter your password and login credentials.
3. You don't use the same password to log in to sites that don't support SSL login pages.
If the above three conditions are met, you are probably a hard enough target.
TIP: Some banks provide a non secure login page but take you to a secure login page if the first attempt at login in is invalid (i.e. if you enter in no user id and password). Others you can simply type the main URL and include https instead of http. Some web pages also offer a link to enter secure mode before you login. You may have to look around to find the secure version of the login page.
2006-09-01 14:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not safe because anyone ouside your house can log on to your network and see what you are doing (they may intercet the transfer of info between your pc and the router before it gets encrypted by the website)
2006-08-25 00:10:28 · answer #2 · answered by le_gber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Wirless technology becoming very popular its still quite unsecure, it is quite easy for people to find out your encription key, by having a laptop and some linux software to sniff out you code so do not use banking over a wireless connection (well i wouldn't like to)
Hope this helps :)
2006-09-01 13:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by djshades2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not reccomend doing any banking on any wireless network.
wireless security technology is still very weak at its present state and with an experienced hacker, your signal can be compromised, exposing your vital info.
ssl wont protect your wireless signal that is not encrypted, it ensures the website you are logging into is secure.
2006-09-01 13:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only a low level security. Look for the site key sites for banking. Thant way you can verify that your actually on their site and not an imposters.
2006-09-02 00:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope it is not safe at all bank online remember there is
pop up spyware
Spyware
W32/Spybot
Browser Hijackers
Adware
Malware
Keyloggers
trojans
worms
back door trojans
Malicious mobile code
MALICIOUS SCRIPTS
toolbar trojans that dont show up
2006-08-25 00:08:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! oh, yeah, did I mention NO NO NO NO NO?
2006-08-30 20:34:04 · answer #7 · answered by GirlsRGamers2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋