What eavesdroppers see when you use unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots

Eight things you didn't know Windows Phone could do Finally! A full-featured 'phablet' ITworld Tonight July 01, 2013 Share this email What eavesdroppers see when you use unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots You've probably read at least one story with warnings about using unsecure public Wi-Fi hotspots, so you know that eavesdroppers can capture information traveling over those networks. But nothing gets the point across as effectively as seeing the snooping in action. So I parked myself at my local coffee shop the other day to soak up the airwaves and see what I could see. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Eight things you didn't know Windows Phone could do 2. Finally! A full-featured 'phablet' 3. First Firefox OS phone arrives in Spain on Tuesday 4. QuickOffice (Google's future Office killer) now available in Chrome OS dev channel 5. What is WebRTC? 6. All about Prism, Internet privacy and -- wait! -- squirrel! 7. With BlackBerry reportedly hacked, is anything secure? 8. WIN THIS BOOK: Arduino Workshop: A Hands-On Introduction with 65 Projects Eight things you didn't know Windows Phone could do No matter how hard it tries, and how much it improves, Windows Phone just can't get respect. If iOS is like Jay-Z--polished and effortlessly cool--then Windows Phone is like Kanye West --overeager and trying too hard. READ MORE Finally! A full-featured 'phablet' Phablets (phones + tablets) need wearable devices to make them powerful and mainstream, as well as acceptable in business. Here's one company that understands this. READ MORE First Firefox OS phone arrives in Spain on Tuesday Telefónica will be the first to offer a commercial smartphone based on Firefox OS. The Spanish operator will start selling the ZTE Open on Tuesday for €69 (US$90) with a prepaid subscription. READ MORE QuickOffice (Google's future Office killer) now available in Chrome OS dev channel Google paves the way for QuickOffice by including Office document-editing capabilities into its developer channel for Chrome. READ MORE What is WebRTC? Enterprise trade shows have recently been full of chatter about WebRTC (Real-Time Communication). Descriptions like game changer and disruptive technology have been used. But, what is WebRTC and does it really matter? READ MORE All about Prism, Internet privacy and -- wait! -- squirrel! Some people are deeply upset about the latest incursions into our privacy. But as a society, we don't seem to care all that much. READ MORE With BlackBerry reportedly hacked, is anything secure? You have to wonder what level of encryption can withstand the brute-force computing power that is cheaply available today. READ MORE WIN THIS BOOK: Arduino Workshop: A Hands-On Introduction with 65 Projects We've got 5 copies to give to some lucky ITworld readers. Enter now for your chance to win! READ MORE DON'T MISS... Buy Matthew Broderick's old movie computer and possibly impress Ally Sheedy The technology of WarGames The top technologies the CIA thinks are hot MIT researchers can see through walls using 'Wi-Vi' HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy S4: 5 reasons to choose the One BOOK GIVEAWAY July's books are here! Enter today to win a copy of one of these new titles: Arduino Workshop: A Hands-On Introduction with 65 Projects Arduino Workshop takes you through 65 electronics projects that show the full range of cool stuff you can do with Arduino. Drupal 7 Explained: Your Step-by-Step Guide Master Drupal one easy step at a time, through a complete, real-world sample project. Follow ITworld Share this email You are currently subscribed to itworld_today as garn14.tech@blogger.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2013 ITworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **