{"id":636,"date":"2020-04-13T18:26:19","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T12:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechupdates.com\/?p=636"},"modified":"2022-02-10T23:31:18","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T18:01:18","slug":"tips-for-staying-safe-on-public-wi-fi-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechupdates.com\/tips-for-staying-safe-on-public-wi-fi-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Staying Safe on Public Wi-Fi Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest study carried out by the IPSOS company for Samsung on cybersecurity highlights that 72% of Spaniards are concerned about the security of their terminal. According to this report, more than 1,200 companies have been identified related to pre-installed applications and 11,000 libraries with commercial activities. But what about open WI-FI networks?<\/p>\n

When one needs free WIFI or is looking for a public network to connect outside the home or office, we give a chance to a lottery to our personal data. Criminals take advantage of this type of public network to launch their attacks, both in the form of data capture and by integrating malicious software (malware) that allows control of other people’s terminals.<\/p>\n

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The Study on Security and Privacy around mobile telephony shows that 40% of customers in the national market are unaware of the different threats posed by irresponsible use of mobile phones. But, in addition, only 60% see the insecurity of public or open WIFI as a relevant issue.<\/p>\n

Among the dangers is a lack of privacy, phishing, the possibility of device infection, or the theft of sensitive data. Among the simplest tips to combat this type of attack, the use of GPS exclusively when we need it, avoiding its connection permanently, stands out.<\/p>\n

From the Samsung brand they also offer a series of recommendations to enjoy our terminals without worrying about our devices, which we highlight below:<\/p>\n