Ever thought about the #cybersecurity threats associated with public #WiFi? 🌐

One of the biggest dangers associated with public WiFi are 😨rogue routers. These malicious devices, often disguised as legitimate access points, are set up by criminals to intercept users' data and 🔓 compromise their devices.

By tricking unsuspecting people into connecting to #rogue networks, hackers can execute various attacks, including 🤦‍♂️

Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks

Packet sniffing

and Session hijacking

Once connected, 🖥 users unwittingly expose sensitive information such as passwords, financial data, and personal communications, putting themselves at risk for identity theft, fraud, and other crimes.

⭐️ To protect against the dangers posed by rogue WiFi routers think cautiously when connecting to public networks and verify the legitimacy of the network. You can do this by:

- Confirming the precise network name with the establishment's staff

- Looking for signs of secure connections, such as HTTPS in the URL bar.

- Employing security tools like virtual private networks (VPNs) which can encrypt internet traffic and shield sensitive data from prying eyes.

- Refraining from accessing sensitive accounts or conducting financial transactions on public networks

Another option is to have your own WiFi hotspot 📶 These come built in to many smartphones and can also be purchased as standalone devices 📱 Mobile hotspots receive the cellular signal, converts it to a Wi-Fi signal, and makes it available to any nearby device as long as the user has the SSID and password.

✔️ Other cybersecurity best practices such as * regularly updating device software, * using unique strong passphrases, and * employing defensive security strategies Resonance Security offers can also help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

@GraceDees

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