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Most devices will automatically remember and connect to the hotspot they used at least once before. Frauds could create their own access point with the same name and thus get access to your profile data or even, with certain artifice, to your finances.
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Always use the latest antivirus versions. There are new ways of hacking appearing almost every day, and your antivirus should stay up to date. Besides, antivirus software warns you of possible fake hotspot connections.
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By turning off Wi-Fi, you resolve three issues at once: rapid discharge of your battery, automatic connection to a fraudulent network, and annoying ad emails . For additional protection against the latter, add an extension called DoNotTra...
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Despite it being seemingly obvious that you shouldn't write down your passwords in your devices, many do just that. Such carelessness makes it much easier for criminals to get access to your data. If you'd still like to store passwords on your media device, at least use a password manager
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Fake networks might also redirect you to well-known websites, except those are really only collecting your personal data. If you see any weird characters in a familiar website's URL, it most likely means that this website is not authentic. Google.com and ɢoogle.com aren’t the same thing. Make sur...
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A network that doesn't require any additional actions to connect is possibly a fraudulent one. To stay on the safe side, choose a hotspot that requires you to enter a code sent as a text message to your phone. This will protect you from criminals duplicating the names of free net...
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Hackers often use networks with names similar to ones already in the vicinity. The only difference is that an authentic hotspot requires payment or authorization/password, while a fake one is free to use. So before connecting to a free network, ask its owner for its name firs...
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The only foolproof way to protect yourself from data theft is to use mobile traffic to make online purchases or Internet banking . A few paid megabytes are a reasonable price for your account safety.
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