CyberSense
CyberSense Ep. 17 – The Dangers of Public WiFi
Free Wi-Fi at coffee shops, airports, and hotels is convenient – but hackers love it. They can intercept your passwords, emails, and banking details.
📶 Full transcript: Public Wi-Fi – The Digital Trap You Use Every Day
CYBER SENSE ALERT: Public Wi-Fi – The Digital Trap You Use Every Day
Free Wi-Fi at coffee shops, airports, and hotels is convenient – but hackers love it. They can intercept your passwords, emails, and banking details without you ever knowing.
Your Public Wi-Fi Survival Guide
ASSUME ALL PUBLIC WI-FI IS UNSAFE
Even password-protected networks can be compromised. Treat them with suspicion.
USE A VPN
This encrypts everything you do. No hacker can read it. NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and ProtonVPN are good options.
AVOID SENSITIVE ACCOUNTS
Don't check banking, email, or enter credit card details on public Wi-Fi.
USE YOUR MOBILE DATA INSTEAD
Your phone's 4G or 5G is far more secure than any public Wi-Fi. Switch off Wi-Fi for sensitive tasks.
TURN OFF AUTO-CONNECT
Disable the setting that automatically joins open networks. Choose which networks you trust manually.
If You Have No Choice:
- 🔒 Look for HTTPS and the padlock icon in your browser.
- 🚫 Never do online banking or shopping without a VPN.
— Declan Hardie, Impact 103