open wifi

About this tag
Discussions tagged with open wifi cover security and network scanning concerns. One thread asks about using a Russian browser on an open wifi network, with the user expressing caution by using a portable hotspot for financial transactions. Another thread involves troubleshooting a network scan on an open wifi network at a hospital, where the user cannot see all devices despite using tools like Nmap and Wireshark. These conversations highlight practical issues with open wifi, including privacy risks and technical limitations when analyzing such networks.

  1. Windows 10 Any Concerns Using a Russian Browser?

    With secure browsing in mind, I've been experimenting with various browsers that are advertised to offer good security in the Internet. I'm currently trying Yandex, which is Russian designed. Knowing how adept the Russians are, do you think I should have any concerns about their software, as far...
    • Hermitkrab
    • Thread
    • browser comparison concerns financial transactions foreign software malware open wifi opera portable hotspot privacy russian browser safe browsing security tracking user experience web browsing web security yandex
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Nmap, Wireshark etc capture only my Laptop

    Hello Community, My Friend has an Open Wifi in his Hostpital and asked me to scan the Network. I used years Linux but now I have an Lenovo with Qualcomm Atheros QCA61x4 wireless adapter ( not working on Linux). I don't have an external wireless card because i'm now in the Jungle and the...
    • germananonymous
    • Thread
    • host interface network network driver nmap open wifi qualcomm atheros wireshark zombie host
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking