Friday, April 26, 2013

SPECIAL REPORT: Free WiFi Dangers

<p>Updated: Friday, April 26 2013, 06:04 AM EDTCOLUMBUS -- If you think you're safe logging on to "free" wi-fi, experts say think again. Matt Curtin, founder of Interhack, a computer expert firm in Columbus, says if you do your most precious information may be at risk.</p><p>"We just make assumptions we have security from end to end and typically we do not," Curtin said.</p><p>Curtin says all it takes is free software found on the internet, and a bad guy could create a fake wi-fi hotspot, then lure people in.</p><p>"Things that people will use to entice people to connect to them will say free anything," Curtin said. "Free internet, free wi-fi. Free, free, free, people love to connect to free."</p><p><a href="http://www.myfox28columbus.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wsyx_special-report-free-wifi-dangers-23436.shtml">Keep reading...</a></p>

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