Why you should never connect to public WiFi networks

Connecting to a café’s public WiFi network can be hazardous for the security of your personal data. — AFP Relaxnews

While Microsoft has announced the existence of a major WiFi security flaw in Windows, it's important to note that it's always best to avoid connecting to public WiFi networks, where it's easy to have your personal data stolen.

Microsoft has revealed that a security flaw in Windows allows hackers to take control of a PC remotely, simply by being connected to the same WiFi network. They could then execute code remotely and take control of the device.