How Do I Use an Open Wi-Fi Hotspot Safely?

✴️ Open Wi-Fi hotspots at coffee shops and other public places are opportunities for hackers. I'll review how to stay safe.

✴️ Using an open Wi-Fi hotspot
Open Wi-Fi hotspot connections can be monitored by anyone within range. To use one securely:
- Make sure your operating system’s firewall is on. (It probably is.)
- Make sure your desktop email is configured to use encrypted connections.
- Make sure your online email provider and any other online/cloud services use HTTPS.
- Consider using a VPN if this is something you do often.
- Consider using your mobile connection.
- Remember physical security.


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Chapters
0:00 Use open wifi safely
1:01 The open Wi-Fi problem
2:19 Turn on the firewall
3:01 Secure your desktop email program
4:04 Secure your web-based email
4:39 Secure all your other online accounts
5:17 Use a VPN
6:14 Use different passwords
6:42 Consider not using free Wi-Fi at all
8:42 Don’t forget physical security

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