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Public Wi-Fi at cafes, airports, or hotels seems handy, but it's often a hacker's easy target for man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks that steal your data. Norton reports over 80% of these networks are unsecured, letting eavesdroppers snag unencrypted info like emails or logins. Scammers set up fake "evil twin" hotspots to trick you, leading to credential theft or malware. The FBI saw a 20% jump in Wi-Fi breaches in 2023, mostly causing identity theft—knowing the risks helps you stay one step ahead.

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Hackers position themselves between you and the real network to capture traffic, using packet sniffing for passwords or session hijacking for account takeovers. Watch for red flags like sudden slowdowns, odd redirects, or fake login pages. Even HTTPS can be spoofed without encryption, and phones auto-connecting expose your location and apps. Mobile users face extra danger from nearby threats on open networks.

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Protect yourself:
Use a VPN like ExpressVPN to encrypt everything, and switch to cellular for banking or sensitive stuff. Enable 2FA on all accounts, turn off auto Wi-Fi connect, and add HTTPS Everywhere for secure browsing. Check for the padlock icon and skip file sharing on public nets. The EFF has free guides—simple habits like these let you browse worry-free.

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