Public Wi-Fi Payment Risks: Hackers Can Empty Your Account, Get Safety Tips

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News18•18-02-2026, 14:50
Public Wi-Fi Payment Risks: Hackers Can Empty Your Account, Get Safety Tips
- •Public Wi-Fi, often found at railway stations, bus stands, or cafes, can be a trap set by cybercriminals.
- •Hackers create fake Wi-Fi networks to trick users, making personal information vulnerable upon connection.
- •A 'Man in the Middle' attack allows hackers to intercept sensitive data like OTPs, passwords, and bank details.
- •Session hijacking on open Wi-Fi can lead to unauthorized transactions, emptying bank accounts.
- •Secure your home Wi-Fi with strong security to prevent DDoS attacks and fake network creation; always use VPN on public Wi-Fi.
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