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Originally Posted by PetMySausage
You're assuming these sites are implementing a secure socket connection, which is not a given, and if they are, it was implemented correctly, which is also not a given. When it comes to my data, I always assume everyone else is not doing their job correctly, so it's best to use the most inherently secure method possible.
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I do assume a lot of things. I do assume Amazon.com and most other major online retailers are implementing proper security. 3G/4g is more secure than an unsecured wifi connection, but it also come at an approximate cost of $360 a year.
So the bigger question is how often do you(a generic you) think you will find yourself wanting to transmit confidential information, at random public locations to websites that you dont inherently trust? And is that convenience worth $360 a year?
And I've actually personally considered setting up a VPN so I can direct my own traffic securely back to my own network, but even with no added expense, dont really see any logical justification for it.