IN VACATIONS Nomad WORK be aware of the WIFI / INTERNET SPOTS

from TRAILBLAZING MAGAZINE AUGUST 2023

by jarpin2008

In Brief

Today is very normal or common that travelers depend on PUBLIC, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS and other Spots for free Wi-Fi for their phones, tablets, or computers. FREE Wi-Fi access CAN BE COSTLY, BUT; IF YOU question YOURSELF how safe these networks are, you might be safe.

How can you safeguard your data, critical and personal information?

Travelers /Hotel Guests usually get their room card, hotel information, and Wi-Fi password when checking in.

However, IT experts caution that having a password does not guarantee safe internet browsing

There are so many experts in hacking that can quickly obtain your password from the hotel, restaurant, free WiFi spots and they may use deceptive ways to fake “networks” to trick YOU into transmitting sensitive data. This can include your private account information, passwords, contacts, and pictures, which they sent over an unsecured network.

The same on online shopping and when visiting shopping portals, YOU MUST be cautious. The hackers can easily access stored payment data through the router. Additionally, data thieves may create fake WLAN networks to install malware on devices. This can be especially problematic for business on any traveler outside of their “habitat” as the virus can be spread unnoticed upon their return to your home, work or company.

But you can protect yourself and others from by; Start by turning off automatic connections to available networks to increase device security. Keep your operating systems and applications up to date, especially if you’re an entrepreneur business traveler or else..

Also entering highly sensitive information like online banking, shopping and many others it’s best to use your data plan instead of any other Wi-Fi,

Even If It Requires A Password

Any of your applications may continue to exchange data with the network without your knowledge, putting your information at risk.

Securely use any Network with a VPN

We strongly recommend that to use a VPN on a business, pleasure or any trip outside your “habitat “. The Virtual Private Network is a secure connection between the endpoint and the Internet. The IP address of the endpoint is disguised, and all traffic is routed through an encrypted tunnel. This means outsiders cannot read the traffic. According to IT Gurus and experts, the most straightforward and usually sufficient solution for private users is to install VPN software or download a VPN as a web extension.

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