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Public Wi-Fi is everywhere these days for our convenience. Whether we are at the airport or a coffee shop, we may connect to a free hotspot to do some browsing online. However, there are risks you should be aware of when using public wi-fi and reasons why you should stop altogether.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. The risks
2. What is public Wi-Fi?
3. Why you should avoid public Wi-Fi for business use
3.1. Man-in-the-Middle attacks
3.2. Unencrypted network
3.3. Malware
3.4. Malicious hotspots
4. What is the solution?
The risks
Like its name, public Wi-Fi is public. This means anyone and everyone can connect to the network. And who exactly is connected to these networks often goes unchecked. Many people will innocently connect to public Wi-Fi with no “middle man” to protect their privacy. For example, a residential proxy network will keep your data safe from hackers as they act as an intermediary server between your device and the wider web. If you connect to public Wi-Fi without any precautions in place, hackers may be able to access your private and financial information.
