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The use of public wi fi creates certain amount of risk that can lead to more serious problems. While wi fi is a good resort when there is no other way to access the Internet.
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Why you should use a personal Hotspot instead of Public Wi-Fi
All information that is being transferred from your device are available to other devices on that network. Disadvantages of Public Wi -Fi
Man-in-the-middle Wi-Fi sniffing Malware TYPE of Attack
The attacker is positioned between you and the computer you're accessing by creating his own network you will access. • In this way, the attacker then intercepts all communication and data coming from your device. Attack type: Man in the MiddlE
Wi- Fi Sniffing is based on the attacker downloading huge amounts of data that you send and receive in order to dig out something possibly useful. • The irony is that Wi-Fi sniffing is sometimes allowed in the terms and conditions of the network, so if you become a victim, it would be hard to prove that you were directly targeted. • Because the attacker probably downloaded all data on the network. Legally speaking, he was viewing his network data and stumbled upon your user data. Attack type: Wi-fi sniffing
Malware is the most dangerous among these three because the attacker is physically present on your device. Attack Type: Malware
Personal Hots Pot Public Wi-Fi • Besides using some prevention-oriented types of protection, there are also other ways to protect yourself, which generally cost money. For example, connecting via VPN – Virtual Private Network is a pretty safe solution. • This kind of a network will encrypt your data and will not leave it unprotected. VyprVPN and OpenVPN are some of the providers for these types of services. • All information that is being transferred from your device are available to other devices on that network. • This is why these connections are extremely dangerous, because attackers can acquire your usernames, passwords, and other sensitive data. CamparisonbetWEEN Public wi-fi and Personal hotspot
So , we are suggested to you the safest solution is to rely on your own network and steer clear of wi fi altogether. Access the internet by using your device as A personal hotspot. Just pay attention to data costs.