How To Safely Use Public Wi-fi Hotspots

One of the great advantages of the revolution in the field of data communication is the wireless internet connectivity

. The Major benefits of wireless communication are ready availability of Wi-Fi hotspot. Wi-Fi hotspot is the public place where anyone can access the wireless internet connectivity free of cost.Now you can surf the internet via Wi-Fi hotspot at these places Hotels, coffee shop, air-ports, universities and offices. Now every location is jumping to Wi-Fi hotspots, as a result large number of peoples connecting to the hotspots without concern about the security and the safety.

Basically, Wi-Fi hotspots are an unsecure and unsafe network that can be hacked by the hackers. Everything- your passwords, Debit card Number, bills, emails can be easily accessible by the hackers.

So there are some simple measures that can be very helpful to protect your personal information and identity.

First of all, choose the secure and the safe Wi-Fi network. When you search for a network, generally you got a list of unsecure and secure networks. If possible, then choose only the secured network like which provide the safety key before accessing.

In windows and Mac OS, there is a built in firewall protection system which provides the safe guard against the unsecure networks. Also firewall prevents you from the unauthorized access of the unsecure network.

To prevent the unauthorized sharing, restrict the sharing option. Make sure that you have disabled the option of public sharing of your personal files and folders. You can disable the sharing option in Windows by choosing the network and internet then network and sharing centre. Then choose the advanced settings to turn off the file and printer sharing options.

In the public Wi-Fi hotspots, avoid the bank transactions. Do not enter your personal details in the public network as info can easily be tapped by the hackers. Use only secure networks like Https:// indicating sites.

Dont keep your personal information or data in your laptops or notebooks while travelling. Consider your home computer to store the personal data and files. Use the portable hard disk to carry your personal information and data and only attach it when you are in the safe zone. Also one of the most important, dont keep the list of passwords and the personal info in the word or excel file on your computer.

To be safe and secure, keep update your security software. Windows and apples OS are constantly under attack but the problem are fixed by the company. Make sure your computer system have the latest version.

Treat the entire open network as the unsecure and avoid accessing the personal information and identity. To avoid the unauthorized access use your common sense and be smart.

by: Dharm Singh

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