Want to know if this type of WiFi network is secured:
The SSID / initial connection when u choose the WiFi to connect to from the laptop does not require a password (Does not use WPA2/WEP/WPA or anything at all), but after connecting, a webpage will pop up automatically and requires u to authenticate to use a network, usually with userid and password OR a 1 time access key.
Since the WiFi itself is not encrypted via WPA2, is this type of web-based authentication provides encryption over the web if i were browse the web using this WiFi network? Can a hacker sniff my data in plain text?
The SSID / initial connection when u choose the WiFi to connect to from the laptop does not require a password (Does not use WPA2/WEP/WPA or anything at all), but after connecting, a webpage will pop up automatically and requires u to authenticate to use a network, usually with userid and password OR a 1 time access key.
Since the WiFi itself is not encrypted via WPA2, is this type of web-based authentication provides encryption over the web if i were browse the web using this WiFi network? Can a hacker sniff my data in plain text?
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