Is your public Wi-Fi safe?

Free Wi-Fi at a café sounds convenient. But is it safe to connect?

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Free Wi-Fi at a café sounds convenient. But is it safe to connect?

In this animated story, Max connects to a café's free public Wi-Fi to save money. He doesn't realise that someone nearby could be monitoring his connection and stealing his personal information.

This type of cyberattack is called a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack, where an attacker secretly intercepts communication between a user and a website.

Key lessons

• Avoid accessing sensitive accounts on unsecured public Wi-Fi.
• Always verify the Wi-Fi network name with café staff.
• Use a trusted VPN to protect your internet connection.
• Avoid online banking and payments on unsecured networks.
• Never enter passwords or personal details on suspicious websites.
• Use secure websites (HTTPS) whenever possible.

⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Free Wi-Fi at the café 0:14 Connecting to public Wi-Fi 0:28 The hidden danger 0:40 Understanding Man-in-the-Middle Attacks 0:49 How attackers intercept information 0:59 Protecting your connection with a VPN 1:09 Public Wi-Fi safety checklist 1:25 Stay alert and stay protected

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