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Remember when we could travel? The "before time"? It'll come back, I promise. Smile

When it does there's a surprising security risk that many people overlook: internet provided by someone else, like the hotel at which you're staying.

It's as bad as "open Wi-Fi", if not actually worse.

This week's featured article -- Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed? -- explores the details.

Also this week:

TEH Podcast

This week it was Gary's turn to tell the story of how he came to computing, and the path that lead him to where he is today. There were twists! There were turns! There were games & books & games & more! TEH 127: Gary's Origin Story

See you next week,

Leo

This Week's Featured Article

Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed?

Can Hotel Internet Traffic Be Sniffed?
It's as bad as open Wi-Fi.

Many hotels offer both wired and wireless internet, but with those hotel internet connections comes a security risk most folks don't consider.

https://askleo.com/3291

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https://askleo.com/10784

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If It's All Digital Files, Won't You Lose It Anyway?

A single original of anything is not backed up, and backing up is significantly easier, and of higher quality, as digital files.
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