It's almost an impulse nowadays to look for a free, open Wi-Fi network while we're on the move — especially since it's become so easily accessible. But these free networks, especially those in touristy, high traffic areas, can spell major trouble.
Cyber hackers have learned to anticipate our every move, so when they advertise free Wi-Fi without requiring a password, it's natural for us to be enticed. But beware — this is one very calculated move. By logging onto their network with our cell phones, we are essentially allowing hackers to access personal, private information about us.
"Your videos, your social security number, your insurance information, your credit card information, mobile payments. They are after that information," says Varun Kohli, a computer security expert.
Skycure recently released a list of the world's top tourist attractionsthat are surrounded by potentially malicious Wi-Fi networks. Unsurprisingly, New York City's Times Square tops the list as the most dangerous. The study found that when standing in the middle of Times Square, there were 10 suspicious Wi-Fi networks in just a one block radius.

The study also said that 92% of people who log into free Wi-Fi networks never read the disclaimer beforehand. Sometimes, the disclaimer will even openly state that the network can and will access personal information if you use it.
How can you prevent identity theftin this case? Kohli stated that if the Wi-Fi network has the word "free" in the title, it's best to avoid it altogether.

thanks!

Good advice I tell you. Free free dey run belle. But include "free" Wi-Fi hot spot in your topic so it does not mislead people.

Thanks. For the information.

Typical case of Nigerian "awoof dey run belle"

abegiii...I dey find free wifi... na dat type dey sweet

if I hear... hackers can like to hack my fone or system they won't see anything...

No need to be bothered. Nigerian hackers never reach that level moreover there is no private info on my phone.

Good points, but there is a way to get round, connect through a decent VPN proxy you are safe, I use tunnelbear and I have never had any issues..

Awoof been dey tear throat o.

No be every offer person dey jump at sef

Nyc 1 op... thanks

Thanks op, I will take note of this when arrive in the US, but Oshodi, Mokola, Dugbe here, guy forget o...

Woah

This is so important

[color=#770077][/color] hummmmmm good advice I'm gonna make use of it. Fenk u

It's so interesting to know this...****an Eye-opener *******

Abeg i go still do

So Op does it mean if its not FREE the hackers will loose their ability to has or the provider of such wifi services can't hack.

Take me to d promise land

This isn't really a Nigeria related problem. There are hardly any free hotspots to begin with.

Wow!.thanks Op..i'm guilty of this..hehehhe

This advice don't work in Nigeria because I have never seen a free wifi before

aWUUF go simply kill some people






BLOGGERS & OTHERS.. CHECK MY SIGNATURE

when man no kon get money to subscribe nko? 9ja peeps lukin for free tinz since 1960'

OP i will heed only if u can subscribe for me for a year.

Awoof dey scatter belle

Free Wi-Fi

This bloggers eh.

By the way if una see free wifi anywhere in naija pls holla me fast fast

:/ how many free wifi hotspot we get for zoogeria? dis topic no be zoogerian problem. we no get free wifi for dis village.

Gbexador:
It's almost an impulse nowadays to look for a free, open Wi-Fi network while we're on the move — especially since it's become so easily accessible. But these free networks, especially those in touristy, high traffic areas, can spell major trouble.
Cyber hackers have learned to anticipate our every move, so when they advertise free Wi-Fi without requiring a password, it's natural for us to be enticed. But beware — this is one very calculated move. By logging onto their network with our cell phones, we are essentially allowing hackers to access personal, private information about us.
"Your videos, your social security number, your insurance information, your credit card information, mobile payments. They are after that information," says Varun Kohli, a computer security expert.
Skycure recently released a list of the world's top tourist attractionsthat are surrounded by potentially malicious Wi-Fi networks. Unsurprisingly, New York City's Times Square tops the list as the most dangerous. The study found that when standing in the middle of Times Square, there were 10 suspicious Wi-Fi networks in just a one block radius.

The study also said that 92% of people who log into free Wi-Fi networks never read the disclaimer beforehand. Sometimes, the disclaimer will even openly state that the network can and will access personal information if you use it.
How can you prevent identity theftin this case? Kohli stated that if the Wi-Fi network has the word "free" in the title, it's best to avoid it altogether.

exactly, even the updated XENDER app can import videos and data from connected devices without te consent of the owner