Security News > 2023 > August > The Hidden Dangers of Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi, which has long since become the norm, poses threats to not only individual users but also businesses.

According to the Forbes Advisor the majority of people connect to public Wi-Fi networks that don't require a password.

Eavesdropping: Public Wi-Fi networks, especially those without encryption, allow hackers to "Listen" to data being transmitted over the network.

Malware Distribution: Public Wi-Fi can be used as a medium to distribute malware.

Login Page Phishing: Some public Wi-Fi networks redirect users to a login or terms acceptance page before granting access.

To safeguard against these threats when using public Wi-Fi:. For Hotspot Owners - leverage web filtering for Wi-Fi hotspots.

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