Warning about Wi-Fi

This seems like a good time to warn RVers and others that use Wi-Fi Internet connections that your communications over a Wi-Fi network might not be as private as you wish. A Wi-Fi transmission could be captured by a clever hacker, so you definitely do not want to transact personal business or banking activities over it. Never reveal any personal information when using a Wi-Fi connection.

As you travel, always check to make sure you are connected to YOUR Internet provider when conducting personal business, since your computer might automatically connect to the nearest signal—which could be Wi-Fi or a neighbor’s other non-secure connection. Wi-Fi connections are great for emails and non-private communications, but Wi-Fi hotspots like those offered by coffee shops, truck stops, hotels, and RV parks are not secure.