HOW CAN I SAFEGUARD MY DATA AND PRIVACY WHILE USING A PUBLIC WIFI NETWORK?

DO

1 Make sure your file sharing is turned off when using your laptop at a public place.

2 If you really have to access your bank account or shop online using free wireless, make sure the site you open is secure.

3 Look for the ‘lock’ symbol on the address bar or only visit sites using HTTPS.

4 Log out of accounts when you have finished using them.

5 Watch out for sites with a small spelling change, or registration with a different domain.

DON’T

1 Allow your WiFi to auto-connect to networks.

2 Continue browsing if you get a certificate warning and the web-browser asks you if you want to proceed to an untrustworthy site.

3 Log into any account via an app that contains sensitive information. Go to the website instead and verify they are using HTTPS before logging in.

4 Leave your WiFi or Bluetooth on if you are not using them 5 Log onto a public WiFi network that isn’t password protected.