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Is https traffic over an unencrypted wireless network secure?
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Mar 15, 202615839 viewsConfidence Score0%
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This is something I've wondered for a long time. If I am, say, using Gmail over https, can someone read my IM conversations and emails if I use an unsecured wireless network? I assume that the data would be secure, since it is using an encrypted connection. Is there anything else to consider?
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I would think that someone could still perform a man-in-the-middle attack if you're on unsecured wifi (or even secured wifi, if they happen to find a way to be allowed on). This is why you need to always check that the SSL connection shows up green …
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