If you watched BBC Watchdog last week, you will have seen their article about Wi-Fi Hotspots being unsafe. This has caused a bit of a stir in the industry and our comments have just been banned from their site...
Whilst most of the article contained well researched information, there were some glaring mistakes.
Firstly, you can protect yourself by visiting secure websites, i.e. those where you see a padlock in your browser.
Secondly, their focus on public Wi-Fi providers was irresponsible. In fact, DIY hotspots pose even more problems because they don't tend to be set up correctly and also because there are rarely any user controls.
Finally, while it is our responsibility to keep people safe, surely the companies asking for this sensitive data should make more of an effort?
Why are PolkaSpots Wi-Fi Hotspots Safe?
Firstly, if you use our broadband service, your office machines will be totally separate from the public Wi-Fi Hotspot. You get your own Wireless Modem with a WPA2 encrypted network.
Unlike the other providers, you can rest assured that only your customers are using the connection. You give your customers an access code when they want to get online. If they don't have one, they can't use it. Other providers have roaming agreements, so anyone with an iPhone (for example) can use them.
Obviously, your customers need to have a firewall on their machine and they should alway practise safe browsing ;)
Don't Panic - Practice Safe Wi-Fi Hotspots with PolkaSpots
Read more about PolkaSpots Supafly Wi-Fi Hotspots here.
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