Is Your Favorite Hotspot Secure?
February 14, 2013
What’s not to like about the convenience of free public Wi-Fi? It’s nice to be able to connect to the internet when you’re away from home. Unfortunately, these hotspots often aren’t secure. If you go online using public Wi-Fi — like at an airport or a coffee shop — you may unintentionally share personal information with strangers.
There are a few ways to protect yourself. Reduce your risk by using secure Wi-Fi hotspots — those that require a WPA password — or by using secure websites that start with https.
Check out our new video for more tips on using Wi-Fi networks.
Blog Topics:
Privacy, Identity & Online Security
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