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The low-down on public Wi-Fi

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Image source: goldenfrog.com Nowadays, the internet can be accessed from just about anywhere, thanks to data plans and pocket and public Wi-Fi. While data plans and pocket Wi-Fi are relatively safe means to surf the internet, the question of safety and security for public Wi-Fi has always been in question. Dharmendra Rama . In a perfect world, people wouldn’t have any problems with public Wi-Fi. However, the reality of hackers and other cybercriminals is all too real. These criminals constantly look for and find ways to gain access to restricted areas, including a user’s personal account. And one of these ways is to enter through public Wi-Fi. Dharmendra Rama . Image source: techweez.com An incredibly popular hacking method in public areas is the use of a dummy connection. What happens is when users search for the public Wi-Fi, they’ll see two options; one option is real while the other is the dummy connection. Those who choose the dummy connection are asked to gi