Google published a report in which it reiterated the warning about the risks of connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, whether in USA or anywhere in the world. The reason is that, when accessing them, all The private information that people have on their devices is exposed to access by hackerswho could even find bank details.
In his last report called “Android: Behind the Screen” (behind the screen, in Spanish), Google He urged people to avoid public Wi-Fi networks whenever possible, as they are not secure enough to protect information.
The company noted that connecting to unsecured networks can expose sensitive data to attackers. Part of the information that is exposed When people connect to these networks they are:
The report is intended for users who own smart devices and mentions that the most exposed places are: hotel lobbies, airports, cafes and other spaces.
Digital scams on mobile devices are at an all-time high and the fraud became much more sophisticated. The results could be financially devastating for victims.
In this frameworkGoogle advises the public to avoid using public Wi-Fi, unless absolutely necessary. If you have no other option, The person should try not to access any personal account.
On the other hand, the company also recommends disabling the automatic connection setting and verify that the network is secure and encrypted.
According to Google Support, The company will send security alerts to users in the following cases To protect your accounts:
The company recommends paying attention to this type of alertsand verify whether or not the user recognizes these movements. If you notice unknown activity, there is steps to follow To give security to the account:
