Think Before You Click: How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi

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Public Wi-Fi is super handy — but also super risky if you’re not careful. Before you connect, make sure the network name is legit. Hackers love fake hotspots like “FreeCoffeeShopWiFi.” Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

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00:00Public Wi-Fi is super handy, but also super risky if you're not careful.

00:04Before you connect, make sure the network name is legit.

00:07Hackers love fake hotspots, like free coffee shop Wi-Fi.

00:11If there's no signing page, that's a red flag.

00:14Real networks usually ask you to agree to terms first.

00:17Turn off Bluetooth and AirDrop.

00:19Sneaky files can carry malware.

00:21And skip autofill while you're at it.

00:23Scammers can try your browser into spilling your info.

00:26Avoid logging into sensitive accounts unless you're using a VPN with a kill switch.

00:31Were your data's already out there?

00:33You can check using a site called Have I Been Pwned?

00:36It's a free tool that scans known data breaches to see if your email or passwords have been compromised.

00:42Bottom line? Free Wi-Fi isn't really free if it costs you your privacy.

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