So it seems Senator Schumer would like our public hotspots to be more secure. OK...... Yet, if you keep reading the article he says we should switch to https.
Now, that basically means you're browsing/using a secure webpage i.e. your bank website, PayPal account etc.
Ready for the catcher? Sen Schumer does not realize the technical error he just made.
Why?
The https would not protect someone while at the local coffee shop
Ok, now you're probably wondering the reason I stated that so here it is
Wi-Fi hotspots at the local coffee house are PUBLIC NETWORKS In English it means they aren't encrypted, no password to gain access, and anyone can join.
Therefore, if you were at https://www.cooldudejb.com I could still read any information you sent over that network, including your credit card info, e-mail passwords, Facebook etc.
Conclusion: don't let non government IT people start to mess with what is already out there; they only will make things worse or slower with more official government guidelines.
Who knows......maybe all of us will be using 4G LTE on Verizon with our mobile phones if public hotspots get regulated. LOL
:)
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