Free Wi-Fi and Hackers

So...you like to sit in Starbucks and work? So do hackers. Most people don't consider that hackers are all over the place, and there is no easier way to hack into a network than there is at a free Wi-Fi access point.

Unless you are just researching diet pills that work at your local Wi-Fi hotspot, you may want to take a few measures to ensure your security for your precious business files.

So for an entrepreneur who considers Starbucks -- or any other coffee shop for that matter -- his home office, what options are available to ensure the privacy and security of his or her data when accessing the internet on a free Wi-Fi connection? more