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mattrgee · 01-11-2009, 20:24

I don't think you understand what data is actually at risk.

A laptop full of data / a laptop with no data, it makes no difference to me. When you sign into your email account I will (as a hacker) intercept those details and use them later. Your bank details, passport info and other personal details could be in folders on your laptop, but I'm not trying to access that data so it makes no difference.

The suggestion of using a VPN to help secure your data was a pretty silly suggestion by the programme makers. They fail to explain that having a VPN client is only half the equation, you actually need a VPN server to connect to! Not something the average consumer has setup.

Ah well, you got to love TV!

01-11-2009, 20:24	#26
mattrgee Inactive Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Wi Fi Hacking & VPN (Watchdog) I don't think you understand what data is actually at risk. A laptop full of data / a laptop with no data, it makes no difference to me. When you sign into your email account I will (as a hacker) intercept those details and use them later. Your bank details, passport info and other personal details could be in folders on your laptop, but I'm not trying to access that data so it makes no difference. The suggestion of using a VPN to help secure your data was a pretty silly suggestion by the programme makers. They fail to explain that having a VPN client is only half the equation, you actually need a VPN server to connect to! Not something the average consumer has setup. Ah well, you got to love TV!