Wireless Connections are all those networks that we use to surf the Internet either at home or in public places that have this network such as squares, shopping centers, parks, hotels, coffee shops, public transport and all kinds of shops with a captive audience with this need. Connecting to these types of networks is very tempting as it is an opportunity to receive or send emails, monitor trends in social networks or simply surf the internet for free.
The arrival of Wi-Fi in public places marked a before and after in the daily life of interconnected users, since it allowed us to take advantage of the Internet service when we sat in a cafe, whether we have to ask for the password or that is directly open to anyone who wants to connect but there is something you should know before use some of this conections.
What you should know about these Wireless connections
For example, if the Wi-Fi network you connect to is not secure enough, the data you save on your computer or phone (personal files or passwords) can be exposed to theft. How? For example, if a criminal takes advantage of the lack of security mechanisms on a public Wi-Fi network, he could intercept the traffic using a Man in the Middle attack.
Believe it or not, there are many users who make purchases and transfers online or by entering Homebanking connected to the Wi-Fi network of a cafe, hotel or airport. Regardless of which devices you connect from, the use of a public network will always represent a risk to carry out any action that involves some private data, because as we saw previously, we do not know if someone is intercepting the traffic.
If you decide to connect to a public Wi-Fi network, it is advisable to use the Internet to visit sites that do not require credentials or personal information, such as portals or newspapers.
In addition, you may want to disable all homebanking services, email accounts, social networks and other applications that require a username and password to establish the connection. If you are indeed out of reach of a trusted network and you need to access services such as Homebanking or mail, consider using your mobile data if you have that possibility.
