Public Wi-Fi is everywhere! These are just some examples
of where you will find them:
- Coffee Shops
- Airports
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Schools
- Libraries
We invite you to ask your friends or coworkers if they
are concerned about the security risks of public Wi-Fi. About two thirds will
probably say that they have no concern while more than 80% will say that they do
connect in spite of clear warnings of a possible risk.
Hackers take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots using the
following methods:
- Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks: A hacker injects himself between two computers or modifies the communication between them.
- Rogue Wi-Fi networks: A hacker sets up a fake network that poses as a genuine network to steal personal information from users that connect to it.
- Packets sniffers: Hackers use certain tools to intercept any information sent through an unsecured network.
Now you might be thinking what information would anyone
want to steal from me? Well any username and password would give them access to
your personal data. Some examples would include login details for:
- Online banking
- Social media
- Emails
- Online shopping
How do you protect yourself from such attacks? Consider
the following tips for your own protection.
- Avoid connecting to unsecured public networks.
- Make sure your antivirus and firewalls are on
- Try to use secure websites only (the URL begins with HTTPS)
- USE a VPN connection! It is the safest way to protect yourself from any hacker!
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