Public WiFi in cafes, airports, and hotels is convenient but not always safe. Hackers can use public WiFi to steal your personal data if you are not careful.
The main risks of public WiFi are:
Man-in-the-Middle attacks, where someone intercepts your data between your device and the website.
Fake WiFi hotspots, where hackers create a WiFi name like Free Airport WiFi to trick you.
Data sniffing, where unencrypted data is read by others on the same network.
How to stay safe on public WiFi:
First, always use a trusted VPN. A VPN encrypts your data so no one can read it, even on public WiFi.
Second, avoid logging into bank accounts or important emails on public WiFi.
Third, make sure the website shows HTTPS and a lock icon in the address bar.
Fourth, turn off auto-connect to WiFi networks on your phone to avoid connecting to fake networks.
Fifth, check your IP address before and after connecting to see if your connection changed unexpectedly.
If you must use public WiFi, use our IP checker to verify your network name and ISP. Knowing your IP is the first step to staying safe online.