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    Wi-Fi ‘Danger’ Can Put Serious Risk; Stay Safe

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    All of the Users are always addicted to digital devices. Here is some very important advice to follow next time when one heads away and decides to access a Wi-Fi hotspot.

    A renowned Media service of the UK has issued new alert as part of “Cybersecurity Awareness Month”. Users are told to be cautious before logging into public internet access.

    When running low on mobile data, or if abroad without roaming access, hotspots can be a real lifesaver. But these are also fraught with danger, and can leave devices and data vulnerable to cyber-crime.

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    Director of Connectivity at this Media Service, Gareth Lister explains: “Although it’s tempting when one is in need of a quick WiFi connection. Here,  apply caution and avoid joining unfamiliar networks.”

    “Just as with personal interactions, apply the principle of ‘stranger danger’ when thinking about who and what you connect your phone to.”

    Connecting to unfamiliar networks can leave users vulnerable to cyberattacks. Instead, try to use a secure network that one can trust e.g. at hotel, or check to see if mobile provider offers inclusive roaming.”

    If one is unsure about a Wi-Fi network – or the offer of free data without anything in return seems too good to be true – it usually means there’s some sort of “catch”, so beware.

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    When there’s no other choice but to use public Wi-Fi, it’s a good idea to access the web via a VPN, with these services, for establishing a secure connection between user and the internet.

    Along with this Wi-Fi alert, more advice is to stay safe online by always checking website URLs before handing over personal data.

    “Be extra vigilant before clicking links in emails and check URLs one connects to; this will help ensure that it is taking to a legitimate source. If one spots any of the warning signs below, report the email and don’t click on any links,” the Media Director advises more.

    Here are some things to watch out for ‘Lookalike’ characters; Typos that evade a quick glance; Links with lots of extra info at the end, such as media.com.brlb.ru; Different top level domain “.xyz” is NOT the same as “.com” i.e. media.xyz”

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    If one is worried about cybercrime then it’s a good idea to add extra security to the accounts including two-factor authentication (2FA).

    This option means strangers can’t access things – such as email or social media – without getting a password sent to a different device first.

    Always protect your accounts with strong and unique passwords and to protect oneself further, look at adding two-factor authentication so there is an extra layer of protection on the device.

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