đ 1. Evil Twin Attacks
- Hackers create hotspots with trustworthy-sounding names like âFree Wi-Fi.â If you connect to them, they can intercept all your personal data without you even realizing it.
đ 2. Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks
- This type of attack allows hackers to intercept communication between your device and the router, stealing information such as passwords, banking details, or anything else you send.
đ» 3. Password Cracking
- Using automated tools, cybercriminals try thousands of username and password combinations to gain access to your device or even router settings.
đ 4. Real-Time Data Capture
- Hackers can monitor everything you do in real time, capturing data packets which they then decompress to steal information such as login credentials or financial details.
âïž 5. Vulnerable Default Configurations
- Public WiFi routers often use default settings that hackers exploit to log in as administrators and take control of the network.
đŻ 6. Malware Installation
- Once inside the network, hackers can install malicious software on your device without you noticing, accessing your personal files or even your camera and microphone.
đ” 7. Identity Theft
- Any information transmitted over a public Wi-Fi network, such as names, addresses and ID numbers, can be used by cybercriminals to steal your identity and commit fraud.
Final Tip: If you need to connect to the internet outside your home, use a VPN to encrypt your information or connect via mobile networks, but never take a risk on an unprotected public WiFi network. Protect yourself from cyber attacks!
