WiFi has become an indispensable tool in our lives, because it is one of the main sources that gives us access to the Internet. For this reason, practically every home has a router, the thing is when we go out and go to other places, and while it is true that today mobile data is enough to supply our needs, there are times when it is necessary.
The thing is that although it is a service that businesses, stores or buildings offer for free to you, public WiFi networks can be dangerous since pose significant security risks to users, because they often lack adequate encryption and security measuresmaking it an easy and profitable target for cybercriminals.
And many times cybercriminals are capable of recreate a WiFi network to make it look legitimate or belong to an establishment or building so that you can connect and thus be able to spy on you to steal your passwords, your personal data or even your banking details.
In the same way that they can sneak between your device and public WiFi and spy on everything you do while connected to itbeing able to see and copy the passwords you enter to carry out identity theft and even financial fraud.
For this reason, the National Police are giving a series of tips to avoid falling into scams and use public WiFis safely. Emphasizing that before connecting to a network, make sure that has the Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (https) protocol, which your phone will indicate with a padlock symbol.
Tips for connecting to a public WiFi network
- Before connecting, ask the staff for the exact name of the WiFi network.
- Whenever you can, connect to networks that begin with https.
- While you are connected, avoid making online purchases, banking transactions or logging into your accounts.
- Always keep your devices and apps updated.
- It is always advisable to have an antivirus.
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