Unsecure Wireless Network

Thomas

At the moment, I'm using a neighbours wireless network(they know and don't mind). The network is unsecure - i.e. I don't need a password to logon and anyone can connect.

My question is:

If I want to access my internet banking or gmail can my neighbour see what I'm typing in as my password etc even though the webpages are encrypted? My neighbour has no access to my PC whatsoever.

Thanks,

Tom

irlrobins

If the sites are not secure (i.e. accessible over http and not https) then yes it's possible for your neighbour to get access to your info (Read this).

If you want peace of mind, get your own wireless network/BB and secure it.

Conor108

And tell them to secure their's

E. Fudd

Thomas wrote:

At the moment, I'm using a neighbours wireless network(they know and don't mind )

If they don't know, how do you know they don't mind???

Ghost Train

if the page has encyption the lock icon appears in the browser it should be safe enough... i think

humbert

Internet banking will be secure, gmail uses secure login to the best of my knowledge so wont be able to get your password but emails and chats aren't sent over a secure connection I think so it would be possible to see them. It doesn't require any great skill to do but at the same time isn't trivial so I wouldn't worry too much unless you have some reason to be suspicious.