You might hear the word “cybersecurity” and think that it doesn’t have anything to do with you, but that’s not the case. A cyberattack occurs approximately every 39 seconds, with global breach volumes climbing by roughly 18% year-over-year. And cybercrime is expected to cost businesses and individuals $10.5 trillion this year. One way these criminals are getting access to your information is through your smartphone.
Let’s face it, your phone probably has more personal information in it than your wallet ever did. Yet millions of people engage in one phone habit almost daily without thinking twice about the risks: automatically connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. While free internet at airports, coffee shops, hotels, and restaurants may seem convenient, public Wi-Fi can expose users to scams, data theft, and other cyber threats. Here’s why this habit is so risky, and what you can do to protect yourself.
