IS HOTEL OR AIRPORT WIFI IS SAFE ?

IS HOTEL OR AIRPORT WIFI IS SAFE ?

Surely Airport or Hotel public Free Wi-Fi is convenient but sometimes this free can turn into a costly affair. The question is that, is this free Wi-Fi is safe and the answer is NO.

You walk to the airport or any hotel, the first thing you do is log in to free Wi-Fi. Many Airport and Hotel also encourage to use free Wi-Fi as an extra perk for their guest so they can access to there important documents files, social networks or enjoy online movies at the airport or the hotel.

Surely this public Wi-Fi is convenient but sometimes this free can turn into a costly affair. The question is that, is this free Wi-Fi is safe and the answer is NO.

Hackers find unsecured or poorly secured Wifi router in your hotel airport or any public areas. This ingenious hacker creates its Wi-Fi signals. The username is almost similar to the negligible difference with the original one. You may not spot the difference between the two. Now, this cyber thief can monitor your devices and also able to take control of your device online. He can access your bank account information, still your username and password or infected your software with malware or virus.

How to use public Wifi safely?

Check your setting- 

Turn off any setting that will automatically connect your devices or apps to any available Wi-Fi network. Set those setting from automatic to manual.

Recheck the official Wi-Fi - 

Recheck official Wi-Fi credential at the designated counter or official websites.

Change password- 

Change your password before you travel, if you think you have very sensitive information about your social media, banking or email account.

Update Device- 

Before entering the hotel or airport, please update your software and apps so they can fix any vulnerabilities.

Avoid Sensitive Sites- 

Avoid login to any online account that stores your sensitive information, like a bank or any finance applications.

HttpS- 

Before visiting any website make sure that you check the URL of the website which starts from https. The "S" stands for secure and data is encrypted.