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115 for spying, snooping, and third-party interferences on your activity so you can safely enjoy the perks of public Wi-Fi without worrying about prying eyes. There are a number of free and paid VPN solutions available. Free VPNs reduce the risks associated with public Wi-Fi, however, they also have security limitations. For this reason, it’s much better to invest in a paid VPN service to ensure maximum protection. Study the tariffs of ProtonVPN and you’ll see how cheap VPN providers might be. 2. Password Protected Public Wi-Fi Most public Wi-Fi is not password protected, however, there are a few businesses that offer passwordsecured Wi-Fi. These businesses provide you with a password on request and are safer than using open public Wi-Fi. There are two benefits of password-secured Wi-Fi. First, the password is provided only on request and there are a limited number of users connected to the wireless portal, reducing the chances of cyber criminals and predators scanning for hacking opportunities. Second, it’s not unusual for cyber criminals to set up fake public Wi-Fi portals and deploy them in busy areas to lure users into thinking they are the real thing. The names of these fake wireless portals are typically very similar to legitimate networks in the vicinity, for example, “Free Starbucks Wi-Fi” alongside Starbucks Wi-Fi. Criminals use these fake wireless portals to scoop up the personal data of people who are fooled into using them. Fake portals aren’t password protected, however, so if you have the option of using password protected Wi-Fi there is much less chance of falling prey to a fake public hotspot. 3. Turn Off Wi-Fi Many people like to set their device to auto connect to Wi-Fi so they can automatically connect to a network as soon as they are in range. This practice is safe when at home or in the workplace and the connections are secure, but it can make your device vulnerable if you are in public places. There are several malicious and fake public Wi-Fi hotspots operated for the sole purpose of hacking and hi-jacking data. If your device automatically connects to one of these networks there is a high probability your device will be infected with malware designed to steal online and offline data. Turning the Wi-Fi auto connect functionality off when you are in public places can help protect your device and data. 4. Anti-Virus There are loads of viruses that can attack your device when you click on malicious links. These links are often disguised masquerading as a system upgrade, for instance, and are not easy to detect. Being cautious about the links you click on can help keep your device safe, but when you are connected to public Wi-Fi you are at increased risk of malware. Alarmingly, even a single device on a Wi-Fi connection that contains malware can automatically infect all the other devices that also connect to the network. Anti-virus is essential to protect your devices and keep them safe from malware and viruses. AV software will notify you about invading malware and block it from accessing your device, and alert you about suspicious links as well as any other unusual activity within your device. Installing and actively using AV software dramatically reduces security threats to your devices and data.
116 5. Safe Browsing Additional diligence is imperative while browsing and using public Wi-Fi. Never use online banking or enter any kind of password while on public Wi-Fi unless you are actively using a VPN which hides and encrypts your data. The same goes for sharing personal information and photographs. To ensure maximum online security when using a public hotspot, visit only SSL secured sites. SSL is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. These sites are marked with HTTPS and have a padlock symbol in the address bar to symbolize security, which means data is encrypted on the site. The padlock symbol is typically found on shopping sites and other websites where payment transactions are made. Remembering all of these points can help protect you from many security issues you may encounter when using public Wi-Fi. For maximum online safety, avoid using public Wi-Fi as much as possible. About the Author Susan Alexandra is an independent contributing author to <strong>Cyber</strong> <strong>Defense</strong> Magazine, SecurityToday and Tripwire. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor in cryptocurrencies.
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