Popular Mechanics (South Africa)

PROTECT YOUR DATA FROM UNSECURED WIFI AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVI­TY

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You have probably heard this before, but using unsecured WiFi makes your data vulnerable. It may be tempting to log on to free public WiFi, but try to refrain from using it. If you find yourself in a position where you absolutely need it, follow these tips for secure browsing:

1 / USE UNSECURED

WIFI SPARINGLY and refrain from accessing personal informatio­n such as bank- and credit-card accounts.

2 / DON’T DO ANY

ONLINE SHOPPING or purchasing where you’ll need to enter your creditcard credential­s or other sensitive informatio­n. 3 / TURN OFF AUTOMATIC CONNECTIVI­TY so you’re in control of when and where you log on. 4 / REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR BLUETOOTH

OFF whenever you’re not using it. If you usually leave it on, the data on your device is open to anyone with their own Bluetoothe­nabled device. All they have to do is connect and they can access your info.

5 / CONSIDER INVESTING IN A VIRTUAL PRIVATE

NETWORK such as ExpressVPN ($99.95/ year), which offers 24/7 support and coverage across 94 countries.

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