Why we should be careful while using public Wi-Fi and what kind of risks can happen

Actually, there is a reason behind writing this post. A few days ago, I saw one of my friends using public Wi-Fi. Seeing him use open Wi-Fi like that made me a bit curious—wondering whether we should actually use such public networks or not. That was when I learned more about these issues and thought, why not share this topic with everyone on our Hive platform as well?
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​Usually, many of us go outside and comfortably use open or free Wi-Fi at hotels, coffee shops, or shopping malls. But have we ever thought about how safe this kind of public Wi-Fi really is? The truth is, hackers are always lurking behind these free Wi-Fi networks. When we connect to these password-free or open networks meant for everyone, it creates a huge risk of our confidential information—like Facebook, Gmail, or banking accounts—easily falling into the hands of hackers.
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​So now the real question is, what should we do to save ourselves from this kind of danger? The best way is—not to use public Wi-Fi unless it is extremely necessary. And if you really have to use it, make sure to turn on a trusted VPN and avoid logging into any important or sensitive accounts. Just a little bit of caution can save us from major cyber dangers.
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​So without further delay, starting from today, let's be a bit more conscious when using open Wi-Fi outside and keep our online accounts secure!