This makes me kinda mad. People are trying to trick others who are trying to use technology. I’m thinking specifically of my grandma, who forwards me pictures of albino deer, and wants to use technology to stay in contact but is very trusting.

Here’s something to look out for:

Thank you, AirPort. You’ll notice that there’s some networks listed (like the ‘linksys’ network which, by the way, was not my network. You need WPA!) and then it says ‘Computer-to-Computer Network’. Listed under that heading is ‘Free Public WiFi’.

This is not a normal connection. This is a Peer-to-Peer connection. This opens you up directly to someone else’s computer. Sure, free Internet, but they get to look at every packet of information that you send.
Did you check e-mail while connected? They can now check your e-mail for you.
Did you check your bank account? Don’t worry; they’ll be managing your money for you from now on.
Did you check myspace? Someone else now has 176 friends.

The moral of the story? Be wary of how people name their networks.

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