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gypsy97


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I will be leaving soon to begin fulltiming.  There are so many issues to deal with, and I will just have to take them one by one.  I will have to use my laptop computer for wi-fi access, where available.

Does this mean I will be unable to access my bank account online for security reasons (or lack of security)?  I think I will be using unsecured networks, so will the bank's own security program cover me?  I will eventually get an air card, and will that eliminate issues with security? 

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Your bank will be using a secure connection that can be used on public networks. I haven't heard of one not using a secure connection in a long time.

But make sure you have up to date virus and firewall protection before using any public network regardless of doing your banking.  A virus or worm can plant a key logger on your machine which will capture everything you type if you don't have good protection. 

-- Edited by bjoyce at 14:40, 2008-11-25

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Bill's right, you should be safe.

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