PUBLIC Wi-Fi ???
you need to know now
Safe or Not
इस साल की शुरुआत में सरकार द्वारा शुरू की गई प्रधान मंत्री वाई-फाई एक्सेस नेटवर्क इंटरफ़ेस (पीएम-वाणी) योजना का उद्देश्य देश भर में सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर मुफ्त वाई-फाई प्रदान करना है, जिससे नागरिकों को यात्रा के दौरान इंटरनेट का उपयोग करने में सक्षम बनाया जा सके। लेकिन क्या सार्वजनिक वाई-फाई से जुड़ना वास्तव में सुरक्षित है?
Public Wi-Fi is everywhere, from coffee shops to railway stations to airports, but did you know connecting to these can put your data at risk? Many people find public Wi-Fi networks convenient since they offer free-of-cost service and usually put their devices on auto-connect. But these networks harbour security and privacy risks, especially open networks.
In August this year, a report claimed that people of Bengaluru lost Rs 845 crore to cyber criminals in the first six months of 2024. Among the reported incidents, cases of debit and credit card fraud were the most rampant, accounting for 1,485 of the total 9,260 cases. Most victims reported accessing Wi-Fi at hotels, lounges, and other public spaces before making online transactions.
