Why You Shouldn’t Use Free Airport Wi-Fi
Free airport Wi-Fi is admittedly a very attractive perk when you’re traveling. Whether you’re stuck with a long delay and want to do some social media scrolling or your flight is about to start boarding and you don’t have a movie downloaded yet, these handy networks can provide a bit of respite during a long day at the airport.
Unfortunately, as is often the case with free services, airport Wi-Fi is too good to be true, as it often becomes a hunting ground for hackers. The insecure networks allow cybercriminals to potentially intercept your sensitive data, like passwords and financial records, which can lead to security breaches and identity theft.
This isn’t just theoretical, either. Just last week, an Australian man was jailed for seven years for creating “evil twin” WiFi networks at airports to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting travelers.
