The wi-fi that is available in public places is totally free. These are the networks that serve millions of people on a daily basis. In a survey, it is found that every three out of four people use one of these wifi networks. But in all its excellence, there is a very big loophole that these wifi networks are not secure.

It doesn’t matter if it requires a password or not. The network isn’t secure at all and all your online activities can still be tracked. You must have also used the free wifi like the Maccies Wifi or any other restaurant’s one. You should know that you are very much vulnerable when you use these networks as the elements who try to intrude on your privacy will also be there.

Here are some points you should know before connecting to any network you see in a public place.

1. A hacker will find a place where he/she can find multiple potential devices they can target. The hackers will have the ability to see the data that is going through your device or any device connected to that network.

2. A hacker can also trap you by creating an open wi-fi hotspot and lure you to connect to that network.

3. You can also use a VPN service to fool some hackers who are generally there and are just the beginners. This service will act as a private tunnel to get your data from the device to the server.

4. Only open websites that use HTTPS service. These sites are able to maintain the security of their data and hackers find it extremely difficult to intrude.

These are some of the tips you must know before connecting to any wi-fi such as Maccies wifi or any other one. I recommend you to not use these public wi-fi networks at all if you want to stay secure.