Note! Don't Do This When Your Phone Is Connected To Public WiFi

Tips while using public WiFi (photo: dock. unsplash)

JAKARTA Internet facilities are urgently needed by many people, especially those available in public spaces for free, and can even be used at any time. Although most WiFis are harmless, you still have to be careful.

Public WiFi still has a high security risk. There are several things you need to pay attention to so that the original good WiFi doesn't become dangerous. Here are some mistakes you need to avoid while using public WiFi.

Immediately Connected To WiFi Because Of His Name

One common mistake is to trust a Wi-Fi network just because its name is familiar. Most people connect to a network with names like Airport_WiFi or Starbucks_Guest without thinking.

In fact, anyone can create fake hotspots with similar names. Hackers can create a Wi-Fi network called Free_Café_WiFi and wait for suspicious people to connect.

Once you're connected to the network, hackers will tap data, inject malware, or peek at your personal information. Therefore, always ask the name of the official network with the staff where you are.

Connect to Public WiFi Automatically

The next error is to let the device connect automatically to the public network. Usually, this happens because you often visit that place and connect the WiFi to your phone or laptop.

When you come back, the device will be connected automatically. This is very dangerous because the device does not verify the connection properly. If the hacker creates a hotspot with the same name, your device will connect without asking questions.

To protect yourself, you need to check the device's Wi-Fi settings used. Disable the automatic connection feature for networks that you don't fully trust. You can set the device and forget the network after leaving the location.

Not checking the HTTPS Visited

The next danger is visiting the HTTPS website without checking. If you are using public WiFi, make sure to keep an eye on all the sites you are visiting.

Jika sebuah situs tidak menggunakan HTTPS, ini merupakan pertanda buruk. Pastikan ada ikon gembok di bilah alamat dan URL dimulai dengan https://. Huruf 's' kecil ini sangat penting untuk memastikan koneksi Anda aman dan tidak dapat disadap.