NEWS: Three reasons you should be wary of free Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi is almost everywhere nowadays. Coffee shops, libraries and even airports have installed hotspots to feed the growing demand for ubiquitous Wi-Fi. While convenient to use, there are hidden security risks you should know about.



1. Packet sniffing: Remember, the Wi-Fi you are connecting to is shared with others, which substantially increases your risk of becoming a victim.

Shared connections allow others to read your data and track your online activity. Sensitive information, such as your username and password, can be captured in the process. Since most people use the same username and password for multiple accounts, the risk is magnified. An attacker could steal your credentials and compromise far more than your Twitter or Facebook account. They may even gain access to your financial records or other private information.

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