We all love to use Wi-Fi, instead of our network data plan. When these Wi-Fis are free and public, then the most important thing in our life to use it as much as possible. Consider a situation, you are at a railway station, waiting for your train to arrive and suddenly you find a free public Wi-Fi. How will you react? Most of us will start surfing internet, doing social media and all that stuff. But in this our lust we forget that most of free things have some catch. With public Wi-Fi, catches come in the form of security risks.
Risks with Public Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi comes with lot of security risks. Most of us are unknown to them. The most common thing with Public Wi-Fi that they have no security. They are password free. It makes very easy for hackers to track your activities over network. This type of tracking even doesn't require any mastery. With the few clicks of some application they can easily track you.
Now comes to the secured Public Wi-Fi. Even if the network is using WPA2-PSK encryption, still you can be tracked down. In theory, WPA2-PSK security is unbreakable, but there is always a loop hole. The loop hole require, you to be connected with network before the person you want to track down. Well, in case of public Wi-Fi this is not a big deal. When you connect to network for first time, then there is a loop hole through which anyone can exploit your sensitive data.
If someone can track down the packets you are sharing over the network, then it can even also control your device. So, Beware!
At last hacker can even make a fake network which will look like real. In this case, all the packets are gonna go through his system. This could be the worse for you.
Now after all this you will be thinking, is there then any way to access securely these Public Wi-Fis. Yes, there is.
Tips to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
First and foremost, choose your network wisely. If the network is coming from some institute, then you can ask from them for the legitimate name of their Wi-Fi.
Always make sure the website you are accessing is https not http. Here 's' signifies secure socket layering. This adds an extra layer of protection.
Using a VPN is one of the best bet. It secure you data packets. VPN comes in free and paid versions.
Last, do not access those sites which require your bank details and other sensitive details. The best thing is to do normal surfing. Do not enter any logging details on such network.
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Using a VPN is one of the best bet. It secure you data packets. VPN comes in free and paid versions.
Last, do not access those sites which require your bank details and other sensitive details. The best thing is to do normal surfing. Do not enter any logging details on such network.
If you like it, then share it with your friends and relatives. If you are here first time, then you can follow my Facebook page to get all latest updates. You can find Facebook page at Links on top. Thanks for tuning in.
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