Public WiFi

WiFi networks in hotels, airports, cafes open to anyone. Inherently insecure as others on network can potentially intercept traffic. VPNs encrypt all data, making public WiFi safe to use.

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What is Public WiFi?

WiFi networks in hotels, airports, cafes open to anyone. Inherently insecure as others on network can potentially intercept traffic. VPNs encrypt all data, making public WiFi safe to use.

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Encryption

Process of converting readable data (plaintext) into scrambled, unreadable code (ciphertext) that only authorized parties can decrypt. VPNs use encryption to protect your data from interception by ISPs, hackers, and surveillance.

Man-in-the-Middle Attack

Attack where attacker secretly intercepts and relays communications between two parties. Common on public WiFi. VPN encryption prevents MITM attacks by making intercepted data unreadable.

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