Security researchers: TLS doesn't neutralize hostile-network attacks, untrusted WiFi advice stands
OwariDa · x · 2026-11-12
Security discussion: OwariDa endorses @cesarcer's point that "avoid connecting to untrusted WiFi networks" remains valid, evergreen advice. He argues the "everything is TLS anyway, so MITM is not an issue" crowd has an extremely naive understanding of the actual attack surface a competent attacker on the same network can target — even with ubiquitous TLS, hostile-network recommendations shouldn't be relaxed.
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