Why do You need to Watch Out When Using Public Wi-Fi?

 We are always get fascinated by free public Wi-Fi. Be it a café, railway station, or airport, we prefer to get access to public Wi-Fi. But is it safe? Do we ever give it a thought?

We almost have all our personal information on our mobile phones and when we connect it to public Wi-Fi, we expose our device to a gamut of serious risks and threats. This is because public Wi-Fi networks lack security measures and as a result, it is an easy target for hackers. As it does not have security encryption. This encryption ensures that the message sent between the two devices cannot be read by a third party and it is safe from all sorts of cyber threats.
Basically, public Wi-Fi is not safe and it is the biggest reason that has to be considered while using public Wi-Fi. Hackers can get access to all your personal information.
How? Let’s discuss it in detail.
1) VPN
A Virtual Private Network connection is a must. It protects your device from all sorts of threats. Even if hackers manage to position themselves in the middle of the connection, the data would be strongly encrypted. So it provides total security to your device. Hackers cannot steal information from the device and you can protect your personal data and information.
2) Stick with HTTPs, whenever you browse.
HTTPS is the only browser website that includes SSL certification while using public Wi-Fi. A website that starts with HTTPS is encrypted and it adds an extra layer of security and hence makes your browser more secure and safe.
In case you use HTTP instead of HTTPS, then your traffic would be visible to everyone else on the network.
3) Malicious hotspot
It might seem tempting to use a free hotspot, but there is the possibility that hackers use the opportunity and feed the hotspot connection with malicious files. In that case, if you connect the device to the hotspot, your device might get infected. So it is essential to protect your device from such connections.
4) Keep Wi-Fi off when you are not using it
Especially when you are in a public place, always prefer to keep your Wi-Fi off. If you are not using Wi-Fi, always keep it off. In this way, you can avoid all potential threats and protect your device from hackers.
5) Antivirus software
The best way to protect your device from all sorts of malware and malicious files is antivirus software. Install K7 antivirus software to keep your device protected from all sorts of threats. They filter all sorts of malware and avoid all suspicious files.
Conclusion
Keeping your device safe is your biggest responsibility. The best and easiest way to provide protection is through antivirus software. You need to select the best and most authentic antivirus software and keep your device safe. K7 antivirus is the best in every possible way. It provides utmost security from all threats and has all the features that can keep your device safe and protected from antivirus. To know more consult us. We are always ready to help you in every possible way.

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