Secure in Public
- Play S.L.O.T.S.
- Secure WiFi Only – Connect to secure WiFi with a password. Open, free WiFi hotspots can be used to steal information and passwords if not properly secured.
- Look for the lock – Just to the left of URL. If you don’t see the lock, then your traffic is not encrypted(hidden) and can be stolen.
- Off when not in use – Turn off devices when not in use. The more your device is on, the more it can be attacked.
- Take it with you – Don’t leave your device alone. It can take days or weeks to earn enough money to buy a laptop and it only takes a few seconds to have it stolen behind your back.
- Shoulder Surfers – Who is that looking over your shoulder? They might be trying to watch you type your password or other sensitive information.
- Use a VPN
- A VPN(Virtual Private Network) can encrypt(hide) your connection when you are out in public so your web traffic can’t get hijacked. Below are a few VPN providers you should consider:
- Private Internet Access – ~$3-5/month
- NordVPN – ~$3/month
- TunnelBear – ~$10/month
- A VPN(Virtual Private Network) can encrypt(hide) your connection when you are out in public so your web traffic can’t get hijacked. Below are a few VPN providers you should consider:
- Secure the Network