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Checklist: 4 Rules for Safe Public WLAN Use

Protect Yourself when Using Public Networks

Mobile devices mean you probably want to use the Internet while you are on the road, to read and send emails and browse the Web, for example. However, if you use public WLAN hotspots, you put yourself at risk as spies can intercept the data transferred from your system, to read what you send, or your device can become infected with a Trojan, for example. Using the following checklist, you can surf safely while you are away from home.

Category: Checklists, Issues
Issue: 2016 Issue 9 September
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Article Reference: CL820