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   When it comes to security, public Wi-Fi could be a risky choice for commuters   
   worldwide   
      
   Date:   
   Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:16:34 +0000   
      
   Description:   
   Research reveals journeys now mean screentime - but this also means possible   
   security risks too.   
      
   FULL STORY   
      
   Commuters are using devices on their journeys more than ever, but new    
   research from NordVPN has warned this is leaving some travelers exposed by   
   unsecured devices.    
      
   The company's research found the most common protection method is a strong   
   password/passcode, with 47% of commuters using these, and 46% keeping their   
   software regularly updated to keep safe. A fifth of commuters use a privacy   
   screen protector to keep their information safe from shoulder surfers, and    
   17% use a virtual private network (VPN).    
      
   However, a worrying 13% of commuters take no data protection measures at all,   
   and a third of smartphone users admit to connecting to a public Wi-Fi network   
   on their journey (without a VPN).   
      
   Device distractions    
      
   Commuters are primarily using their smartphones to listen to music or    
   podcasts (54%) - especially in Sweden (68%), the US (63%) and Canada (60%).    
   In Japan, commuters typically catch up with the news on their journeys, white   
   Spain and Italy are more social, choosing to message and call people.    
      
   Interestingly, in English-speaking countries (plus France and Spain)    
   commuters are highly concerned about cybersecurity threats, with the least   
   worried nation being Sweden, with 7 out of 10 people only slightly or not at   
   all concerned by cyber threats while commuting.    
      
   Despite the risks, nearly two-thirds (60%) of commuters say they use public   
   Wi-Fi at least sometimes, with South Koreans the most common offenders (80%).   
   That being said, most dont connect for long - with half spending up to 30   
   minutes connected.    
      
   Its never a good idea to access sensitive accounts like health apps, banking,   
   or work-related platforms on public Wi-Fi - as hackers can exploit the   
   networks to intercept your data.    
      
   If youre commuting, dont let public Wi-Fi convenience compromise your safety   
   and use a VPN if you don't already - as well as ensuring 2-factor   
   authentication is always enabled to avoid compromises.    
      
   The best VPN service will encrypt your data, so even threat actors lurking on   
   the same public Wi-Fi will only be able to see jumbled, unusable information.   
      
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   Link to news story:   
   https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/when-it-comes-to-security-public-wi-fi-   
   could-be-a-risky-choice-for-commuters-worldwide   
      
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