The Firesheep add-on for Firefox has given even novice snoopers tools that can be used to at public Wi-Fi hotspots. Combined with the revelation that data on your PC might be exposed to casual snoopers, it is increasingly apparent that users should not access corporate e-mail, bank or credit card accounts, or other sensitive resources while in public.

IT admins of exposing data in public places, and the potential that sensitive information might be compromised by nearby snoopers. Organizations should ensure that users are aware of the threat from snoopers, and develop official policies regarding conducting business in public places.