Public Service--Look Out for Evil Twin Wi-Fi Hotspots

Bogus hotspots designed to get credit card and other personal information are a growing problem for those used to logging on frequently to wireless Wi-Fi networks in public places, like airports or Starbucks. It's easy to spoof a legitimate service like T-Mobile's from a nearby hacker's laptop. There are several steps that can be taken to reduce the odds of getting badly burned, such as having a credit card dedicated to online purchases that can be monitored easily and closed quickly. More... [Dana Baggett]