We recommend that it is prudent to use public Wi-Fi in public places and protect your devices from intruders
There are open Wi-Fi networks in many public places: in the subway, shops, airports, restaurants, etc. This is convenient, but not always safe.
Cybercriminals do not need to create a fake Wi-Fi network. If you connect to it, the data for entering social networks, mail and even the Internet bank may be in the wrong hands. And the risk that viruses appear on a laptop, tablet or mobile device is great.
How to protect yourself and your device when connecting to public Wi-Fi? The safest way is not to use them. But if you still need to connect to an open network, use our security tips.
Turn off Wi-Fi Auto Connect
When it is turned on, there is a risk not only to share your logins and passwords with the networks created by fraudsters. All-time Wi-Fi also allows third parties to keep track of you. For example, if you went to a hardware store and stayed there for a while with Wi-Fi turned on, your phone sends its identifier to all Wi-Fi receivers nearby, and they enter it into their database. The next few days on all sites where advertising is not disabled, banners with equipment will appear for you.
Do not enter passwords, logins and phone numbers
It is advisable not to enter your social networks or email through a foreign network. But sites and services can be visited without a login.
Install a good antivirus
Most of them warn you if you are trying to connect to insecure networks. Even if you have secured your device as much as possible from third-party access while connecting to someone else's Wi-Fi, you should not go to the Internet bank or e-wallets while in a public place. Use the mobile Internet or a secure home network for this.
Follow simple internet security rules to protect your devices.
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