I am the happy owner of a new MacBook Pro 16 inch 2019 computer. :) Yippie!!!
I am wondering if I am in need of purchasing a MyWifi device for using this groovy new computer in a public place. Or, does the new Apple macOS offer my own security that will protect me from hackers.
Thank you all. :D
MacBook Pro 16", macOS 10.15
Free public wifi — you can enable
>System Preferences>Security&Privacy>Firewall>ON
If you log in with WPA password, the link will be encrypted, but it is a mistake to do extremely sensitive transactions, such as banking, on public Wi-Fi. This is because a local Bad Actor, listening nearby, may spoof your IP address and capture your data.
There is nothing you can add to make it substantially better, especially NOT so-called Virus scanners, speeder uppers, or cleaners. Getting malware from this connection is not the real risk -- having your data intercepted and stolen is the risk.
VPN software is one thing users install that gives them a FALSE sense of security. It does not improve the link from your computer to the base station (the weak link). It does not provide any additional protection for that.
How secure is my new MacBook Pro on a public Wifi?
