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jonmb on April 8, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Experiment: Living Without A Home Internet Connect...

Ah, I understood that SSL encrypts the data, but I always assumed there was still a risk of it being intercepted (before encryption) if I was on an open WiFi network.

graeme on April 8, 2012 [–]

OP here, that was my worry. But, I admit I didn't thoroughly look into whether bank-side encryption eliminates my risk from a public network.

Maybe it does, but there are enough other unencrypted sites that I'd rather have the VPN.

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