Internet, a term that nowadays is not at all a thing of concern even for a common man. And, when it is about getting a free Wi-Fi connection, it’s like reaching cloud nine, right? We always get excited when we receive free access to any public Wi-Fi, but you must know that accessing a public W-Fi has many hazardous effects to all your personal information, from contacts to even losing funds from your bank account.
This may sound a bit surprising to you, so I'm giving you some suggestions to ensure you that if you keep certain things in mind while accessing the free Wi-Fi, you will no longer be a victim of Web Fraud.
The soundproof way to secure your bank funds is to avoid making online transactions over any public Wi-Fi.
Turn off Wi-Fi
If you are not using the Wi-Fi, make sure that you turn it off which in-turn helps to resolve three basic issues:
Also, if you see any weird character in the URL, then it signals that you are on track or the website is not authentic
Like for an example, Google.com and google.com are not the same.
If you are having a secure browser then it will help you to detect all such difference and also warns you.
This may sound a bit surprising to you, so I'm giving you some suggestions to ensure you that if you keep certain things in mind while accessing the free Wi-Fi, you will no longer be a victim of Web Fraud.
Turn off Wi-Fi
- Rapid discharge of your battery
- Automatic connection to a fraudulent network.
- Annoying ad emails. For an added security, you can also add an extension called Do Not Track Me to your browser, so that the device cannot track you by anyway.
The name of the public Wi-Fi is always a thing to look on. The main difference is that an authentic hotspot requires an authorization, while the fake one is free to use.
ANTI-VIRUS INSTALLATION
Always install a good antivirus on your device to keep all your private information safe and secure from online attacks.
URL website
Always check the URL’s you are accessing a free Wi-Fi because a fake network might redirect you to well-known websites.
Also, if you see any weird character in the URL, then it signals that you are on track or the website is not authentic
Like for an example, Google.com and google.com are not the same.
If you are having a secure browser then it will help you to detect all such difference and also warns you.
So, at last, I would recommend you to install HTTPS extension everywhere to secure your websites from any type of online fraud
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