12 everyday things that pose huge security risks

Public WiFi is very convenient, especially while travelling. But the convenience of hopping on a WiFi network wherever you are does come with a price. “Using public WiFi is a great way to save on your data plan when out and about, but it’s far from secure,” explains cybersecurity expert, Alec Ogden. “Unlike your network at home, public WiFi is unsecured and anyone with the right know-how can snoop on your activity.” You don’t need to swear off public WiFi completely, but be mindful of what you’re doing on it (don’t share any personal information, like a bank account number) and consider downloading a VPN (Virtual Private Network), which boosts your online privacy.