Public Wi-Fi hotspots offer a quick and easy way to get online. However not all of these hotspots are password protected, which means that anyone can connect to the network – including cyber criminals. Hackers can scan your internet traffic if you connect to an unsecured Wi-Fi network that has been infected.
Try to avoid connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi and if you have to connect, do not access websites that hold your personal data or financial information. Here are some tips which should help you to stay safe:
Never leave your laptop/mobile phone unlocked or unattended as criminals can transfer a virus to your device in seconds to record your future digital activities.
Ask the cafe staff or airport personnel on how to safely connect to their secured Wi-Fi, as the password that is floating around (e.g. written on brochures, card or bulletin board) may belong to a rogue Wi-Fi connection.
Do not access non-public information as other people can record your activity from a distance using a camera.
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