How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi spots are available everywhere. They are a great convenience when you are traveling, going on a vacation and much more. People tend to search for public Wi-Fi and connect their device to it without even ensuring any safety. Free Wi-Fi is a blessing especially when you are outdoors. Ever thought why are they available freely? It has a reason, some of them may not be secure and are always busy in seeking out personal information. Connecting to the unsecured internet can leave you vulnerable. Stay at bay from the dangers of free Wi-Fi by following these simple steps:



1.     Always Go for the right and secure network.

Every public Wi-Fi is not created the same way. Free Wi-Fi networks are provided by the stores, retailers, coffee shops and your favorite restaurants too. But the worst among them is the “Free Airport Wi-Fi network” loitering in the background. It is better to opt for the previous ones because they are comparatively more secure. If you are at the Airport and curious to use Wi-Fi, then use tools like WiFox and other mobile apps to figure out networks at Airport and select which one to use and which one to avoid. Try to prevent systems that say, ‘Free Wi-Fi here’ and ‘Absolutely Free Internet.’

2.     Practice Good Internet Hygiene

This is probably the biggest piece of advice to be given. Practicing good internet hygiene is essential. Try not to work with sensitive data when you are using unsecured public Wi-Fi. You can see the news and read the blog you like but resist yourself to do online banking. Although there are methods to secure yourself precaution is always better than the cure.

3.     Use Semi-Open Wi-Fi network as a substitute

Sometimes you do not have any choice, and you have to check that critical file sent to you. Try to go to “semi-open” Wi-Fi rather than the completely open networks.  Go for the ones that serve airport lounges and the nearby coffee shops that put their passwords on receipt or have hidden SSIDs. You also have the choice to turn to Google Places or go for good old FourSquare to search for passwords.

4.     Turn off the Airdrop options and File sharing

Maybe you are not able to control who’s on the network you are using, but you can always manage your computer. If you are not using a Windows PC or Mac, your computer must be having some file sharing options that assumes that you are on a trusted network. Turn off 
Edward Lewis is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work  experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

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