Use a dedicated mobile modem

Occasionally referred to as andair cardsand, these are USB devices that attach to your computer and act as a modem, providing a mobile broadband internet connection, much like tethering your phone. If you must enter this type of data when on a public network, ensure the website asking for the information uses andhttpsand before their URL in your browser s address bar. The key is the andsand in andhttpsand lets you know the connection is secure even if someone hacks a https:// session, the information they access will be encrypted. If the andsand is not present, do not enter your private information.