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31 May 2006
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Internet Cafe Banking?
I've seen lots of posts regarding using internet cafes for various activities such as e-mail, online banking, blogging, etc.
It seems to me that this would be fairly dangerous, as it's pretty trivial these days to use software or hardware key logging to capture passwords. Is this a valid concern? Has anyone been burned by this? Are any of you using your own laptops in these cafes?
I can see setting up some sort of one-time password system for uploads and e-mail, but for online secure sites I just don't see a really valid alternative to using your own laptop.
Thanks
John
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John,
I wouldn't worry too much to be honest. I work in an internet cafe and I see a lot of people with this concern when they come here to use our computers. Is it possible to get your details? Well it is - but is it practical? No way...
You can do some things that will protect you though:
- Use firefox whenever you can, and click on options "Clear private data" when you've finished;
- If using IE go to tools - Internet Options and Delete Cookies, files and clear history;
- Most of the cafes will use a software similar to "Norton Go Back" (otherwise the pc blows up, too much crap) and that clears up all the data when the computer restarts, so get it restarted after you've finished;
- If you're really worried install ccleaner (really quick to download) and run it on the computer;
- You can download an anti-spyware, run an anti-virus etc
The list is endless really, but that should do a good start.
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Key logging
you can use windows on-screen keyboard to avoid keylogging, passwords and other sensitive data can be entered by pointing and clicking the mouse on screen. It can be found at :- start-programs-accessories-accessibility - on screen keyboard.
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A simple non-keyboard way to enter passwords is to copy and past the letters one at a time. No tools needed.
Also see Susan's excellent Web Security For Beginners: http://www.susanjohnson.ca/pdf/Secur...ginnersWeb.pdf
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Link doesn't work Grant
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Link doesn't work Grant
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oops - does now, fixed, sorry
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