Using public Wi-Fi? Please consider these tips:
Verify the Wi-Fi connection:
Often, rogue Wi-Fi routers are set up with a similar name as a nearby free venue Wi-Fi connection. Ask an employee for the Wi-Fi connection name (SSID) at the establishment where the Wi-Fi is offered to confirm you’re connecting to the right one.
Avoid accessing important websites:
If you do need to access important websites such as your online banking or medical providers, use your cellphone as your hotspot and then connect your laptop to your cellphone hotspot. A person’s cellphone, assuming it hasn’t already been compromised, is more secure than a public Wi-Fi router since only that person has access.
Keep your devices updated:
Always keep your devices up-to-date so that you’ll have the most recent security patches.
Use VPN:
If you are connecting to your workplace, use a VPN connection. A VPN encrypts the Web traffic between your device and the VPN server. This makes it far more difficult for a hacker to “sniff” the data communication to and from your work.
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