Challenge
You are at a coffee shop and need to access your bank account. Is connecting directly to the free open Wi-Fi safe?
Take a moment to ponder before revealing the answer (15s)...
Answer: ✅ No.
Unencrypted public Wi-Fi networks can be easily intercepted by bad actors using packet sniffers or rogue hotspots ("Evil Twin" networks). Always use your mobile cellular data or a trusted Virtual Private Network (VPN) when logging into sensitive accounts in public.
Unencrypted public Wi-Fi networks can be easily intercepted by bad actors using packet sniffers or rogue hotspots ("Evil Twin" networks). Always use your mobile cellular data or a trusted Virtual Private Network (VPN) when logging into sensitive accounts in public.
"A prudent person sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty."— Proverbs 27:12
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