Jacob August 
Pretty much everyone has access to WiFi these days and we all love it when it’s free! Unfortunately, this popularity is also the biggest danger for the average user. Here, we’re going to provide our readers with a few not-so-complicated ways to stay safe from the risks.
1. Never enter your bank account details online.
Do so only when you’re using 3g/4g so as to avoid having your information leaked to the wrong people. It might cost you a few more bucks per month but it’ll definitely be worth it in the long run.
2. Turn off your WiFi when you’re not using it.
If you’re walking around with your smartphone in your pocket and your wifi on, it’ll constantly look for and try to connect to all kinds of networks, many of which may be dangerous for your online security. Not only that but it also drains your battery horribly quickly. And let’s not forget about all the advertisement emails you’re bound to receive, protection for which you can find within apps and extensions like “DoNotTrackMe“.
3. Connect via a Virtual Private Network
You should definitely start using a VPN or a Virtual Private Network. It allows you to surf the Net anonimously by showing sites you enter a virtual IP instead of your real one, thus keeping your location and identity a secret.
They usually slow down your connection and most are paid, however, it’s a small price for the safety of your information.
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