Public Wi-Fi2 min read
Verify the Network Name
Fake hotspots mimic real ones to lure you in.
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Attackers set up networks named to look official — 'Airport_Free_WiFi' next to the real one. Confirming the exact network name with staff before connecting avoids joining an impostor designed to capture your traffic.
“A familiar network name can be an attacker's trap.”