Cyber Class 5 Wireless Communication

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You see your older brother "tethering" his laptop to his phone (creating a Personal Hotspot). Why is this usually SAFER than using the free Wi-Fi at a random cafe?

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A Because phones are smaller than routers.
B Because the phone uses a private cellular connection that he controls.
C Because phone Wi-Fi is always blue, and cafe Wi-Fi is green.
D It isn't safer; they are exactly the same.

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Answer: B. Because the phone uses a private cellular connection that he controls.

Explanation: A personal hotspot is your own private "bubble" of internet. Since you control the password and who connects, it is much harder for a stranger to "spy" on your connection.

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You see your older brother "tethering" his laptop to his phone (creating a Personal Hotspot). Why is this usually SAFER than using the free Wi-Fi at a random cafe?

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