Security Dangers of Public Wi-Fi

Know the risks of using free public wi-fi networks. These security tips will help protect your device, as well as your identity and personal data from cybercriminals. Visit Kaspersky Lab site at goo.gl/y6nRMH to learn how our products can help you stay protected.
People use public wifi all the time, however, there are many security dangers that lurk on public wifi networks. Data sent through public wifi networks can easily be intercepted by cybercriminals.
A common danger is fake public wifi networks. These have similar sounding names to legitimate public wifi networks and are meant to trick and confuse you. Once you connect to this fake wifi network, everything you do online is monitored by cybercriminals who scan your activity for banking and social media login information.
Public wifi connections can also be used to distribute malware. Cybercriminals can easily plant viruses and other malicious software onto your computer via an unsecure wifi connection, causing serious damage to your computer and jeopardizing your personal information.
Luckily, there are ways to stay safe on public wifi.
1) Verify your connection
2) Avoid checking sensitive data
3) Turn off sharing
4) Use a VPN
5) Turn your Wifi Off When You’re Done
Understanding public WiFi risks will ensure your important data doesn’t fall into malicious hands. Follow these tips and stay protected with a trusted internet security software in order to stay safe on public wifi.
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[@0c1ei95]

Thank you Kaspersky Secure Connection my CZcams is Ok. 👍👍👍

[@internetandlifehacks]

Very clearly explained, thanks!

[@josephmagliocca5019]

Does anyone know if this video can be used for educational training?

[@simon_gwnyt]

Kapersky! Quick question: If I connect to a fake public wifi network with my vpn on, will this still get hackers to get any info?

[@JordanQueiroz]

Nice video =)

[@davidhcefx]

Could you explain more about the TURN OFF SHARING advice? What does “Sharing” refers to btw?

[@davidhcefx]

Okay, I found it at their page.
It just means something like a file or printer sharing feature.
www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/public-wifi-risks

[@fortune3911]

thank

[@T61APL89]

Tell this to all the restraunts forcing me to use their wifi just to freaking order

[@jamiekobi7274]

This is why i use data only...

[@Funkfreed]

How about mobile apps. Are they encrypted? I feel like when they said social media they are talking about visiting facebook on a browser.

[@davidhcefx]

see this
www.google.com.tw/amp/s/techcrunch.com/2016/06/14/apple-will-require-https-connections-for-ios-apps-by-the-end-of-2016/amp/

[@gamezisefx4516]

Be aware that not all VPN's encrypt your data.

[@fortune3911]

I use Kaspersky Vpn

[@youraverageguy925]

I use proton VPN

[@xselimxxjd]

​@@youraverageguy925 Both are good vpns

[@xselimxxjd]

​@@fortune3911 Both are good vpns

[@laddysingh3837]

hey there !
How much time it take to hackers to corrupt our system ?

[@laddysingh3837]

I mean , I connected my smartphone to an open wifi in market for about 5 - 10 minutes , Should I worry ?

[@gonzaloxm]

You should worry not if you follow the aforementioned tips. A minute is enough for cybercriminals to steal your login credentials when you log-in on a fake wi-fi network. Use VPN always, not only in public networks. Private networks can monitor you as well without you knowing. Just don't VPN when you're at home on your safe wi-fi if you know it's not compromised.

[@davidhcefx]

Gonzalo M But VPN service is expensive...

[@georgedial4497]

@@davidhcefx there are free data encrypting VPN's all over the app store and the google play store. melon VPN and rabbit VPN. I use these all the time on public internets and have never had any problems!

[@noelko8038]

My question if Im used VPN. DOES WIFI PASSWORD WILL EFFECT
EXAMPLE MY FRIEND HE GAVE ME A PASSWORD OF WIFI , AND THAT PASSWORD IS SUPERMAN
IF I USED VPN , CAN STILL I USED THE PASSWORD WHICH IS SUPERMAN ?

[@virusyrel771]

Yes

[@user-zw5jr2en9r]

Can you create video How hacking people in cafe. what programm to used?

[@sbjshsushh]

LMAO

[@MrMiniMe03]

So this whole video is outdated right? With practically all websites using https and browsers that gives huge warnings trying to connect to unsecure http sites. The difference a vpn provider is just hiding which ip adresses you are using. So worst case senario is that a cybercriminal could find out which services you are connecting to (doing a reverse domain lookup), like this person is using ip adresses associated with google, youtube or website X.

[@yellow4602]

Ye

[@gabrieldelacruz1321]

YKSREPAK

[@-_kakashi_-5580]

Gut erklärt es glauben aber leider immer noch Leute das es sicher ist

[@GlobalShapersSaleHub]

interesting content! SSB 7diw_m3a_free_wifi

[@simon_gwnyt]

Kapersky! Quick question: If I connect to a fake public wifi network with my vpn on, will this still get hackers to get any info?

[@youraverageguy925]

no

[@simon_gwnyt]

Kapersky! Quick question: If I connect to a fake public wifi network with my vpn on, will this still get hackers to get any info?

[@youraverageguy925]

No