Free Wi-Fi is mostly available in airports, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping malls e.t.c.
The network is commonly used by millions of people daily. The problem with public Wi-Fi is that it is not secure and this is something that most people don’t know.
Even though some of the public networks might need a password to log in, the fact that there is a large number of people sharing the network makes it not secure.
However, there are ways in which one can always use public Wi-Fi safely;
1. Verify the network; configure and turn off sharing
Before logging in to any public Wi-Fi, it is important to make sure that it is legit. Several hackers create a fake network as an easy way of hacking people's devices. Therefore, always take a chance of asking the owner of the Wi-Fi whether it is legit for you to log in.
2. Use Antivirus
Antivirus can protect one when using public Wi-Fi by identifying them whenever it detects malware. Hence, whenever one gets notified, he or she can exit the network as fast as possible.
3. Keep the firewall enabled
Turning on the firewall can prevent unauthorized external access to one’s device. Even though it is not guaranteed that the firewall will provide total protection, it is still important to put it on enabled mode.