If I remotely connect to my work computer using xp professional Is my password and user name safe?

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If I remotely connect to my work computer using xp professional Is my password and user name safe?

I am using it in a public free wireless hotspot like the airport.

2007-05-17 02:59:18 · 2 answers · asked by aleidateresa 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security

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Well how about yes and no. It is realatively safe but it could be intercepted with wifi sniffing software. If the network is encrypted then the safe level increases. Many public spots do not encrypt.

2007-05-17 03:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

(Apart from obviously ensuring no-one is physically watching what you type) Make sure that

1. Auto complete is not on

2. You delete all history after you have finished (Tools > Internet Options or History > Delete) and you will be ok.

2007-05-17 10:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by fuelpay.co.uk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋