Why it’s so dangerous to use public Wifi

Most smartphones, laptops, and tablets automatically search and connect to WiFi networks. They usually prefer a network with a previously established connection. If you have ever logged on to the T-Mobile network on the train, for example, your device will search for a T-Mobile network in the area. … My phone automatically connects itself to one of these networks, which  [can] belong to [a hackers] device. [Hackers] can also broadcast a fictitious network name, making users believe they are actually connecting to the network of the place they’re visiting…

Everything, with very few exceptions, can be cracked. The idea that public WiFi networks are not secure is not exactly news...

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Do you still use public wifi?