Is it safe to play poker through public wi-fi?

I think that nothing bad will happen I was playing and nothing happened

Hmm i don't know, I wouldn't do it, unless it is for freerolls or I have a very low roll and I don't care about it.
I know the risk is low, maybe you can set up a vpn thru a computer at home with the appropriate security and play that way.

Dangers of public wi-fi

Originally Posted by marakhovskii

Is it safe to play poker through public wi-fi?:смущенный:

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the wifi is not safe, recently the theft of data was discovered through wifi, which would be feasible to use it in public networks for that purpose.

Whenever you use public wifi to access an account such as PokerStars, or your bank, it is possible that some villain is scanning/caching all the traffic on that wifi network.

If you only use your poker site login for play money, and use a different password from your other sensitive logins, then theft of your login access is not as serious. Of course, any info about you that is stored in your profile on that site is compromised.

In summary, NO - DO NOT USE PUBLIC wifi for any account logins.

If it is a serious provider, like a cafe, or a hot spot, it is good to play

Safe... as long as you keep ordering venti nonfat mocha frappuccinos....

I dont know becauseI am worried because I used public wifi with my mobile phone and after short time my mobile phone is much slowlier,it takes too long time to open google chrome,app market,even if I scan mobile phone with antivirus and clean it ,it dont help.

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Originally Posted by CroSany

I dont know becauseI am worried because I used public wifi with my mobile phone and after short time my mobile phone is much slowlier,it takes too long time to open google chrome,app market,even if I scan mobile phone with antivirus and clean it ,it dont help.

Try to delete some useless apps, maybe it will help you.

As long a you good virus protection, I think you should be good.

I think that there will be no problems for the account !!! this is more dangerous for the device from which you connect online!

Everything depends on who is providing the wifi, if it is in a known environment I do not think any problem

If you have a strong secure password in the poker rooms and a great licensed antivirus software on any of your device, then no problems will arise because of games and communicating over Wi-Fi.

I sometimes play through public wi-fi, and I do not have any problems with that, but it's better not to risk and you did not have problems, you need to play through a good Internet with a password and well protected your data!

you could also use a VPN (virtual private network) like HMA, there are many to choose from, then snoopers would only see your connection to the VPN and not the pages you are browsing

There is a danger of interception of traffic, but it is minimal if you use a secure method of connection and use a special extension!

Well... Probably it's safe in a restaurant or something like it.
But I sincerely don't trust in the safety of a Airport' wi-fi.

I do not understand, what can happens?

It's good to be careful, not everyone is safe.

I would not recommend on playing on public WiFi. But even ah home a strong password and good up to date anti-virus is advised. The internet is full of spyware. But most important kids, don’t watch too much porn on your devices!

No problem! wi-fi is safe.But pay attention to your battery if you are gonna play on your cel phone.

No it isnt safe but then again in your private wifi is penetrable but obviously much less likely.

Try not to play like that , not reliably.

I many times play of poker through public wi-fi, nothing bad happened

Use VPN. Does not cost that much and your cents are safe.

I believe so, because your poker system is protected by one of the biggest sites poker stars,but all care is never too much

No. It is better to use a secure connection.

If there are no other options, then why not)) The main thing is to win))

PokerStars doesn't allow VPN. Other sites may not allow it either. So be careful, or you could face a ban.

I do not think that using anything public is safe)))

Just because you're at a wifi hotspot like a StarBucks doesn't mean you're actually connecting to the StarBucks network (even if the network name is StarBucks Guest or whatever). It is easy enough to place a portable hotspot in the same area, give it the same name as the legit one, and just skim all traffic.

Having said that, there is no such thing as security anywhere, at anytime; not your home hard-wired and definitely not a public hotspot.

Never try to use public wifi without a vpn. I think if you have any devices which are connected to the wifi network you absolutely need a VPN, because if someone will get into your network, they will be able to control your gadgets. I am always using Nordvpn security no matter where I am, better to be safe than sorry. I have a subscription for a long time now and I am pretty happy with it, they also have a great Christmas discount, you can take a look here https://nordvpn.com/coupon/deal/?coupon=XMASOFFER

I think it is safe. Although in our time you can not be sure of anything at 100%

I play poker only through a dedicated line of internet. I use WiFi connection very rarely, usually only when I have problems with home internet.

I think it costly but safe. The people around you think they brought you luck ad want thier cut. They say thats why you got the luck. Its usually a chick twenty dollars to three to twelve people. Three for Jesus. Why cause it saved you money. Twelve cause it one for each of the twelve tribes of Isreal. You do this on a site that you can afford to lose like Blackchip poker because you have ACR. Just in case of a nark that accidently sees you play poker.

No! There are plenty of free WiFi networks - yes, even at your favorite coffee shop - that don't use leading encryption technology...The reason?! It's expensive to have a secure network...Even though there are good intensions, they are unwittingly putting their customers in harm's way...

In this regard, I have an additional question.
If I have free Wi-Fi enabled, is there a threat to my login and password on the poker site?

The only advantage of using public WIFI is that it is unnecessary to pay for it, and if you are worried about personal data, it's better not to do it.

if you have a good so, why not? the problem if you have a so a little old.

i ment a good operative system,

Originally Posted by shinedown.45

Dangers of public wi-fi

https://www.howtogeek.com/178696/why-using-a-public-wi-fi-network-can-be-dangerous-even-when-accessing-encrypted-websites/

Exactly!

I never use public Wi-Fi for anything sensitive - such as logging on to any site/app that accesses my money, bank accounts, credit cards, etc. Your best bet for these types of transactions is to use cellular data.

VPN seems to be an alternative in some cases, but not if the poker site is going to ban you for using it.

If the network have encryption (password) it should be ok but if it is entirely open i would not use it.

It's not absolutely safe but most likely nothing bad is gonna happen. Still I would recommend to change your passwords every time after connecting to a public wi-fi hotspot.

Iam sure it can he hacked easily as security is non existence. Therefore they can get passwords

Originally Posted by marakhovskii

Is it safe to play poker through public wi-fi?

If I have to play through the public wifi, then I play only through the VPN

Ibelievemany public wifi is not safe. Only a couple years ago it was easy to login directly to the default admin login in a number of businesses when I was in various small business in the CT and NY (just where I am located).

Ex. Pizza place had public wifi. I was able to connect but got no IP address, so looked it looked like I was not connected cause you can't access the internet without an IP address. I Added a static IP and I was now on the network and internet. Then I logged into the admin console (not hacked) because the default mfg login credentials were in use. Router manufacturers are learning from this as often times you are forced to change the default login creds now however, we are not even talking about true hacking vulnerabilities yet.

In October digital trends put out the following article:


https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/83-percent-routers-vulnerable/

"... In testing a total of 186 routers from leading manufacturers … over 155 were vulnerable to potential cyberattacks …"

public wifi should be used for browsing only..............never do transactions...........

Technically speaking as an IT guy who plays poker
Generally, public wifi is not safe !

The most dangerous thing that can happens to you is that the hacker can get your username & password, even your email password (if you browse your emails on public), currently many casinos doesnt allow to withdraw unless to same deposit person ! And emails send warnings too on suspension login!
But if were thinking that the man in the middle can read your poker hand, well that is too far to happen