Reading email @ an internet cafe

[Uzoma]

I was just wondering - is it possible for someone to steal your details at an internet cafe if I read my email, used internet banking etc even if I deleted my details after? I don't mean by 'shoulder surfing' but I mean by going back on to the computer later. Maybe I shouldn't check my emails at an internet cafe at all . . .

[Buenchico]

Your e-mail or bank server should be 'secure'. (The web address for the log-in page will start https instead of just http). Information entered into a secure page is not stored on the PC. (Some websites have a log-in page that invites you to switch from 'normal' log-in to 'secure'. Always switch to 'secure' in an internet cafe).

Chris

[fo3nix]

However, a less-than-good internet caf� may run some keylogging software that can grab your password.

Unless you have to, I'd avoid logging into very private things like your bank account.

Emails are fine though.