Public Wi-Fi — in coffee shops, airports, and hotels — is convenient, but it comes with hidden dangers. Most public networks are unencrypted, making it easy for attackers to intercept your data, inject malware, or impersonate websites.
⚠️ Common Risks:
Man-in-the-middle attacks: Hackers sit between you and the internet
Evil twin networks: Fake Wi-Fi with real-looking names (like “Free_Airport_WiFi”)
Data sniffing: Attackers steal logins, messages, and more
✅ How to Stay Safe:
Avoid sensitive activities on public Wi-Fi (e.g., banking, email)
Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) for secure encryption
Disable auto-connect to unknown Wi-Fi networks
Use HTTPS websites only
Keep firewall & antivirus active
🚫 Never trust open Wi-Fi blindly — a free connection could cost you your data, identity, or business access.
