"Ah, public Wi-Fi. That magical tool that lets you surf the Internet at your favorite coffee house, bookstore or the mall. (Because nothing says cool like surfing at the food court.)
As much of a boon as using the Internet in public places can be, there are always risks involved whenever you are connected to a public network. Here are five steps you can take to help keep your public Web activities secure.
Beware Fake Wi-Fi
[...] If you are not sure about what the store's Wi-Fi SSID is, just ask, or look for a sign. Better to be sure than surf on someone else's network.You Don't Know Where That's Been
[...] If you find a drive or CD somewhere public, and want to be helpful, turn it in to the nearest lost and found and let that be your good deed for the day.Cowboy Up
[...] If at all possible, find a seat where there's no way someone can be behind you. [...]Don't Share Your Internet
[...] all it takes is a quick visit to a known malicious site on another browser tab to get your machine infected.Don't Login
I have a pretty standard rule of thumb about surfing in public: never conduct banking transactions or visit a credit card website account. [...]Surfing in public doesn't have to be dangerous to your online identity, but you should always take care about your personal safety in a public place, and that includes your online activities."
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