2024-12-31 04:13:50
Banking apps and most modern apps use HTTPS/TLS, an encrypted connection protocol. It renders the original dangers of public WiFi — impersonation, eavesdropping — impossible, by verifying the server’s identity and encrypting data to make it unreadable by eavesdroppers. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(44-4-5) Author
2024-12-31 04:35:47
NN: No half decent service or app in year of our lord 2025 isnt going to use encryption. It's an outsated factoid that is no longer relevant and should be dispersed, even if using a von is technically the smartest and safest play. This is no longer the largest digital threat. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(36-4-17) Author
2024-12-31 06:16:57
Use secure, private internet for banking apps. On public Wi-Fi, use a reputable VPN or your phone data. Avoid sensitive transactions on public Wi-Fi to stay safe from cyber threats. [Link][Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(3-1-8) Author
2024-12-31 11:11:49
NNN: Man in the Middle attacks are still a thing. Some banking apps do not have certificate pinning. [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(3-0-5) Author
2024-12-31 16:50:12
You should exercise precaution, but not necessarily avoid public Wi-Fi if you have banking apps on your device. Avoid accepting any requests to add a new root certificate when connecting to them, for instance. PCI-DSS requires banking systems to encrypt data in transit. [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(15-1-0) Author