The UAE Cyber Security Council warned individuals of the potential risks before connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, as they may not be safe sometimes, pointing out that only 23% trust their security, according to a recent study.
The Council identified six risks that may result from connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, which are: hacking and illegal access to personal data, infection with ransomware and malicious viruses, device hacking and data leakage, loss of information and security breaches, unauthorized infiltration of company assets, and finally Legal accountability of companies and heavy financial fines.
The Council called on individuals to be careful and careful about the dangers of public Internet networks, and to ensure that their data is protected from electronic threats and hacks.
Users told Emirates Today that airports around the world are among the places where they use Wi-Fi networks the most, as they represent a primary source for travelers to connect to the free Internet, and then spend time contacting relatives and acquaintances, or browsing websites and social media. , and others.
They stated that most of the time they do not pay attention to the fact that there is a danger in their connection to these networks, or that they will be vulnerable to hacking and electronic phishing by others.
According to Kaspersky, a company specializing in cybersecurity, users of Wi-Fi networks are at risk of being exposed to hacker attacks, but it confirmed at the same time that there are preventive measures against their attacks.
She pointed to the widespread proliferation of free Wi-Fi networks in restaurants, hotels, airports, libraries, and even retail outlets, stressing the importance of users knowing how to protect their devices from hacking.
Kaspersky pointed out that with this spread, hackers began creating fake free Wi-Fi networks to steal user data, calling for absolutely no trust in open networks that do not ask for passwords, and not to consider networks that ask for passwords to be completely reliable either, as A fraudster can easily discover the password and create a fake Wi-Fi point with the same name.
The company advised to turn off the Wi-Fi feature when it is not being used, to protect data.
It is noteworthy that the UAE Cybersecurity Council recently launched the National Cybersecurity Campaign, which is an awareness initiative targeting the government, private and public sectors. The Council is making continuous awareness efforts to empower people with the knowledge and tools to detect and prevent cyberattacks.
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