Practical Ways to Protect Your Privacy on Public Wi-Fi

 You connect to public Wi-Fi because it’s convenient. Maybe your mobile signal is weak, your data plan is limited, or you simply need ten minutes online while waiting for a flight. The problem isn’t Wi-Fi itself. The problem is that you often have no idea who operates the network, how it is configured, or who else is connected to it. A few habits can make a big difference. You don't need to become a cybersecurity expert or change dozens of settings every time you enter a café. You need to know which risks matter, which protections actually help, and which mistakes are easy to avoid. What Makes Public Wi-Fi Risky? A public network is different from the Wi-Fi you control at home. At home, you know the router, the password and the people who are supposed to use the connection. At an airport, hotel or coffee shop, you have much less control. One common problem is a fake hotspot . Someone can create a network with a name that looks almost identical to the legitimate one. For example...