GEC NEWS WIRENew research from Norton has revealed people are giving hackers access to their sensitive information like banking details and account passwords when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.
According to the Norton Wi-Fi Risk Report 2016, which surveyed over 9,000 people across nine markets, confusion about the security of public Wi-Fi networks can make people easy targets for hackers. Two in three respondents are unable to recognise the difference between a secure and unsecure Wi-Fi network, putting the convenience of connectivity before the security of their personal information.
To help people safely connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots, Norton by Symantec has introduced Norton WiFi Privacy, an easy-to-use mobile app for Android and iOS devices that helps shield consumers’ information from hackers snooping on wireless (Wi-Fi) networks.
“We know many consumers believe that using a password to access public Wi-Fi means their information is safe, but that’s not necessarily the case. When using any public Wi-Fi, whether password protected or open, users should be cautious as cybercriminals can easily leverage these connections to access the sensitive information you are sending and receiving,” said Tamim Taufiq, Head of Middle East Partnerships, Norton.
To combat security risks, Norton WiFi Privacy uses sophisticated and military-grade encryption technology to scramble information that is sent and received over a Wi-Fi network to help protect their information and identity online.
