Public Wi-Fi Danger: Cybercriminals Target Free Networks, Warns SI Ravi Prakash

• Public Wi-Fi, though free and widely available, is a major target for cybercriminals to steal personal and banking data.
• Vanaparthy Cyber Crime SI Ravi Prakash advises extreme caution when using public Wi-Fi due to hacking risks.
• Avoid using public Wi-Fi for banking transactions, online shopping, or accessing sensitive personal details.
• Cybercriminals can hack public Wi-Fi servers to collect user data, posing a significant threat to privacy.
• Turn off automatic Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth on your phone in public places to prevent unauthorized access.

Why It Matters: Free public Wi-Fi poses significant cyber risks; avoid sensitive activities and disable auto-connect/Bluetooth.