In reply to fast eddie:
> Heard a bit about this on the news and was cautious when using a paid for hotel wifi. I have Norton Internet security but it seems that won't really help on a free hotspot. This surprised me as free wi fi seems to be more available these days.
> Any guidance folks please?
I never use anything that I don't need a password for, like in Hotels . But that is about my limit of what care I will take. However, I am not into online banking , but I have used PayPal and credit card on websites.
I will read and learn, from more savvy UKC posters