is it safe to use steam on a public W-lan ?

[Mikasa Ackerman]

i will be away when the winter sale starts , the hotel has wlan , is it safe to use my laptop to buy games in a hotel W-Lan?

[mimizukari]

i don't trust nothin but my own private network

[123]

Yes, because steam has a protector for that kind of stuff.

Have a good day in your hotel. XD

[Mikasa Ackerman]

Originally posted by bikestom:

Yes, because steam has a protector for that kind of stuff.

Have a good day in your hotel. XD

thanks

[TehSpoopyKitteh]

Probably...though honestly I'd wait until you got home to use use it.

[mimizukari]

Originally posted by bikestom:

Yes, because steam has a protector for that kind of stuff.

Have a good day in your hotel. XD

any public network can be a honeypot, even legitimate businesses, if that happens, all non-secure data sent an interceptor can get all your passwords. I don't do ♥♥♥♥ with important data outside of the home.

[Microsoft227sam]

Originally posted by Yuiko:

Originally posted by bikestom:

Yes, because steam has a protector for that kind of stuff.

Have a good day in your hotel. XD

any public network can be a honeypot, even legitimate businesses, if that happens, all non-secure data sent an interceptor can get all your passwords. I don't do ♥♥♥♥ with important data outside of the home.

According to your logic. That means your internet provider will get your hands on your important data.

[Snapjak]

Originally posted by Toast:

DO NOT USE YOUR CREDIT CARD TO MAKE PURCHASES OVER THE HOTEL WIFI.

Go to the store, buy a steam wallet card, and add the wallet funds to your steam account. Then make all purchases with those wallet funds. Do NOT send your credit card information over the hotel wifi.

When you buy the steam wallet card, make sure the clerk activates it at the register before you leave the store.

Actually this is just good advice in general for a major Steam sale.

[Mikasa Ackerman]

Originally posted by Toast:

DO NOT USE YOUR CREDIT CARD TO MAKE PURCHASES OVER THE HOTEL WIFI.

Go to the store, buy a steam wallet card, and add the wallet funds to your steam account. Then make all purchases with those wallet funds. Do NOT send your credit card information over the hotel wifi.

When you buy the steam wallet card, make sure the clerk activates it at the register before you leave the store.

i always just use steam wallet codes or Paysafecard but thanks
and i always check for the two beep sounds at a salesdesk