If possible, always use a private network when logging onto the internet. Public wireless networks are openly connected and usually go unencrypted and unsecured. This means that hackers can easily intercept data in order to track your activity and see which websites you’re visiting. If you absolutely have to use public Wi-Fi, make sure to […]

Cybercriminals can use the internet to gain access to your computer. For this reason, use only Wi-Fi networks with WPA2 or higher security, a cellular network, or a virtual private network when possible. Always try to avoid using public Wi-Fi. Also see our article: How to protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

When you find yourself out in the great “wild Wi-Fi West,” avoid free Internet access with no encryption. If you do use an unsecured public access point, practice good Internet hygiene by avoiding sensitive activities (e.g., banking) that require passwords or credit cards. Your personal hotspot is often a safer alternative to free Wi-Fi.

Is your Wi-Fi coverage spotty and slow? It might be due to interference on the popular 2.4 GHz band, which is also used by other devices like microwaves as well as popular wireless protocols such as Bluetooth. If your router/modem supports it, try defaulting to the 5 GHz band, as it is both faster and […]

Like on an airplane or in an airport, hotel, train/bus station or café — be sure to confirm the name of the network and exact login processes with appropriate staff to ensure that the network is legitimate. Cybercriminals can easily create a similarly named network hoping that users will overlook which network is the valid […]

Your home’s wireless router is the primary entrance for cybercriminals to access all of your connected devices. More and more of our home devices— including thermostats, door locks, coffee machines, and smoke alarms—are now connected to the Internet. Secure your Wi-Fi network and your digital devices by changing the factory-set default password and username.