Public WiFi - Is It Safe? ā
Learn how to stay safe when using public WiFi at cafes and airports.
Public WiFi - Is It Safe? ā
Public WiFi can be risky. Here's how to stay safe!
What is Public WiFi? š
Free WiFi that anyone can use at:
- ā Coffee shops
- āļø Airports
- šØ Hotels
- š Libraries
The problem: Everyone can see what you're doing! š
Is Public WiFi Safe? ā ļø
ā SAFE on Public WiFi:
- Reading news š°
- Checking weather āļø
- Social media
- Watching videos šŗ
ā NOT SAFE on Public WiFi:
- Banking š°
- Online shopping (credit card) š³
- Entering passwords
- Work emails
How to Stay Safe š”ļø
Rule #1: Don't Do Banking š°
Never do banking or shopping on public WiFi. Wait until you're home!
Rule #2: Use Mobile Data for Important Stuff š±
For banking:
- Turn OFF WiFi
- Use mobile data
- Do your banking
- Turn WiFi back ON
Rule #3: Check WiFi Name Carefully ā
Bad people create fake WiFi! Ask staff for the correct WiFi name.
Rule #4: Forget Network When Done šļø
iPhone: Settings > WiFi > Tap (i) > Forget This Network
Android: Settings > WiFi > Hold name > Forget Network
This stops auto-connecting later!
Better Alternatives š”
Instead of public WiFi:
- Mobile Data - Turn off WiFi, use phone plan
- Wait Until Home - Can it wait? Home WiFi is safer!
Safe Habits ā
DO:
- ā Ask staff for WiFi name
- ā Only check simple things
- ā Forget network when leaving
DON'T:
- ā Do banking
- ā Enter credit cards
- ā Trust WiFi names without asking
Quick Summary ā
Public WiFi OK for: News, videos ā
NOT OK for: Banking, shopping ā
Best rule: Use mobile data for important stuff! š±