Fraudsters can intercept bank card data, passwords, messages, and other sensitive data while using public Wi-Fi networks.
What is a public Wi-Fi network?
A public Wi-Fi network is a network that can be accessed by a variety of users without having to enter a password or identify themselves. Such networks are usually available in public places such as cafes, hotels, airports, shopping centers, libraries, etc.
Public Wi-Fi networks are not properly secured, so attackers can intercept bank card information, passwords, messages, and other confidential data while on the same network as other users.
The purpose of the attackers is usually to conduct cyberattacks, hack accounts, steal funds from accounts, etc.
Expert advice
To protect your data, the experts of the State Special Communications Service give the following advice:
- Use the mobile Internet from your operator (Hotspot), it is better not to connect to a public Wi-Fi network.
- Do not conduct banking transactions while connected to a public Wi-Fi network.
- Don’t use Wi-Fi networks that ask you to log in with your phone number, email address, or social media, as this provides more personal information that can be used by attackers.
- Turn off the option to automatically connect to public Wi-Fi networks.
- Use VPN services when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.
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