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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A public wifi network (like in Starbucks), that requires a password to access, is generally safe to use for online banking.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -No password is needed to join the network. If the Starbucks webpage doesn’t pop up, open any browser and go to any web page (or refresh a page you already have open). The Starbucks Free Wi-Fi landing page appears. After reading the terms of service and privacy policy, click Accept & Connect to get online.

Detailed explanation-2: -An attacker can watch all the websites you visit When you are on a public Wi-Fi network, like those in Starbucks, everyone connected to that Wi-Fi network has access to all internet traffic of everyone else on the network… Did you hear that?

Detailed explanation-3: -Today, most websites do use encryption to protect your information. Because of the widespread use of encryption, connecting through a public Wi-Fi network is usually safe.

Detailed explanation-4: -What to do instead – For greater security you should always use your home or workplace wi-fi to do online banking, or to make any financial or otherwise sensitive transactions.

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