Wifi is a necessity, right?<\/p>\n
With so many venues and mobile phone companies touting public hotspots, it\u2019s hard not to connect for free.<\/p>\n
Society has become used to public wifi and the convenience it presents – disregarding the hazards that could come with using these connections.
\nTruthfully, the risks are higher than you may think. With hackers counting on people using unprotected networks, knowing the steps you can take to protect yourself is key.<\/p>\n
Here are a few risks to consider:<\/p>\n
#1. Unencrypted networks<\/strong> best plan for a small family (2-4 users)<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n uncapped data<\/p>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n typical busy period download speed<\/p>\r\n *speeds may be lower on FTTN\/B, FTTC<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n #2. Malware<\/strong> #3. Malicious hotspots<\/strong> If you aren\u2019t careful, you could unknowingly connect to theirs, creating a vulnerability in your system.<\/p>\n Does this include mobile hotspots? Absolutely! Just because a hotspot is sponsored by your phone provider does not decrease the potential of a breach. That’s why it’s called PUBLIC.<\/p>\n What’s a little snooping? You may ask yourself… Well, it could cost you.<\/p>\n Cybercriminals love public wifi because they have tools that assist in eavesdropping and accessing whatever you do online. If you access your bank accounts, they may be able to see your passwords<\/a>, how much money you have and other information.<\/p>\n
\nWhen you use an encrypted network, the information sent uses a secret code to prevent anyone else from seeing what you do or the messages you send. Unencrypted networks are open and vulnerable to hackers and anyone else on the network that knows how to intercept your information.<\/p>\nCrikey nbn 25\/5<\/h4>\r\n
unlimited<\/h4>\r\n
47 mbps*<\/h4>\r\n
\nMalware is distributed through software and downloads without your knowledge. Software vulnerabilities are a playground for hackers who put malware onto your device. They infiltrate your system through a security hole they find while you are online.<\/p>\n
\nTechnology helps hackers come up with new and inventive ways to access your information. When connecting to public wifi, pay careful attention to the name of the network. One of the easiest ways hackers can get into your system is by setting up a dummy network that is close to the one you are searching for.<\/p>\nAre these risks really that bad?<\/h2>\n