Beware of ‘evil twin’ WiFi networks, urges CSM


An illuminated icon representing wireless 'wifi' connectivity hangs from a hall ceiling at the CeBIT 2017 tech fair in Hannover, Germany, on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Leading edge technologies in the digital world are showcased in this annual event which runs March 20 - 24. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg

THE public should be careful the next time they connect to a free, public WiFi network.

This is because such free Internet access, even if it appears to be from a legitimate provider, could be a cybercriminal’s way into your device and data.

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