Everybody likes free
stuff. Cheese samples from the grocery, fancy soap from hotels, and, maybe best
of all, free Wi-Fi to save you from eating up your precious data. But free
could come at a price.
Before you jump on any
old public network, let’s consider what you do most often online: peruse social
media, monitor credit card statements, check bank balances and email employees
or clients. Most of these activities put your online session at risk for a
multitude of data security issues, including identity theft and wicked viruses.
Reduce your exposure with these simple steps:
·
Turn
off automatic Wi-Fi connections. Connecting to any network is like walking into
a stranger’s house. Review and select confirmed networks you can trust.
·
Check
with the barista, librarian or wait staff to make sure you’re connecting to
their specific network—hackers often set up fake networks that look similar to
lure users.
·
Use
a virtual private network (VPN) when handling business communications to shield
yourself from unwanted onlookers.
Source: http://www.manta.com/resources/tip-of-the-day/safe-surfing-a-few-wi-fi-rules/?su=hq344mgu9vl41l&utm_medium=Email_Marketing&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=TOTD&utm_content=TOTD_ReDesign_LM_Test&utm_term=16351
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