chocccie Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I'm uncomfortable about doing it - can any clever computer person in the know tell me if this can actually be dangerous. Or am I just being jumpy?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 What is your specific worry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Personally, I would not do this.If you are connecting on your own PC via wifi then it is possible that whatever you are broadcasting can be picked up by others. Google 'packet sniffing'.If you are (more likely) using the internet cafe's PC then I would definitly not do it as you have no control over how they are set up and it is certainly possible for all your info to be retained. This will include your bank card details.more discussion herehttp://www.travellerspoint.com/forum.cfm?thread=52584Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 No way would I do it. You've no idea what spyware etc may be installed.If you really have to I'd look at the suggestions made in this link.But I just wouldn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 As well as the precautions shown in the link above, you can also use "InPrivate Browsing" with Internet Explorer 8 (and Firefox, if FF is available on the PC or laptop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I wouldn't do it. I'd get a friend to do it and then pay them ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 anything and everything you do in an internet cafe is/or can be visible to the operator.I certainly would not be entering any credit card details, I dont even like having to log in to check email on the rare occassion it is neccessary.Internet cafes are not safe places to be inputting passwords or bank details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 well, we have a computer here (on holiday) but no printer.we will need to print off our on-line checkin pages for our Ryanair flight. is this safe at an internet cafe?or should we go and beg from a neighbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 If you have to log into an account bubbles, then no I wouldn't do it.Beg off a neighbour, or buy a simple printer, they're quite cheap these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Actually this is the one time when I would do it.On the RA site you have a choice of how you bring the booking up, one of which is the booking reference and flight details. Yes you have to enter your passport details but unless someond pysically has that in their possesion, the information is pretty usless to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 [quote user="bubbles"]well, we have a computer here (on holiday) but no printer. we will need to print off our on-line checkin pages for our Ryanair flight. is this safe at an internet cafe? or should we go and beg from a neighbour.[/quote]As it does not involve you typing in any credit card details plus the ticket is unique to you and you must have proof of identity before you get on the plane I would say its safe. If somebody did spot your code and type it in all they could do is print another ticket which wouldn't be much good to them because its in your name. Also, I have had quite a few guests who have used the local Internet Cafe to do exactly what you want to do without problems. However actually using a credit card to buy something over the Internet is a no, no, as far as Internet Cafes are concerned, just do risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks, Richard and Quillan.Have a few days to make up my mind/ check printers in the local shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 1) Set up a mickey mouse Hotmail or Yahoo account (Other generic providers available!) using an odd spelling of your name ie if you r name was Smith change it to Smuth2) copy the document into word making sure you blank out any card details and the middle line and postcode of your address if shown3) Mail the document to [email protected] or whatever the new account is called.4) Go to Internet cafe and print the attachment5)Cancel the mail account (Cant be rekindled as name taken6)Look out in your inbox for anything relating to Mr or Mrs Smuth and take this as a pointer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Very clever BIGMACWill maybe try that next time - too late now.I've printed the boarding passes so fingers crossed.Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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