While public access computers in such places as hotels and airports are not always the most secure, sometimes they're necessary to use if they're the only available option for a computer at a given time.
In such situations, what precautions should a user take to ensure a safe browsing experience, and reduce the possibility of falling victim to malware, or any other security hazard that may be on that computer?
Few Pointers to it:-
1) Don't save your logon information:-
Merely Closing Browser is not Enough. Do log out from every application that you log on into.
2) Look out for fishing:-
Type the url in the browser itself means don't click on links to a website to enter
3) Erase your Tracks:-
Use private Browsing mode in any browser.Otherwise delete browsing history including auto fill form data & passwords.
4) Virtual:-
Try using virtual keyboad while entering passwords for logging into applications.
5) Don't leave the screen unattended with sensitive information on screen:-
Log out as soon as you finish.
6) Watch for over-the-shoulder snoops:-
Watch out is someone's snooping onto you.
7) Don't enter sensitive information into a public computer:-
Avoid typing credit card information or any other sensitive information on public computers.
There are many softwares that can record your every keystroke.
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