Protecting Your Privacy on Public Wi-Fi with OpenVPN
Understanding the Risks of Public Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi has become a convenient solution for people who want to stay connected while traveling, studying, or working remotely. Coffee shops, airports, libraries, and hotels all offer free wireless access to attract customers and make life easier. However, these open networks come with serious risks. Because most public Wi-Fi networks lack strong encryption, malicious actors can intercept the data passing between your device and the router. This allows them to steal sensitive information such as login credentials, banking details, or personal files. Attackers often use techniques like man-in-the-middle attacks, fake hotspots, and packet sniffing to exploit unsuspecting users. Without additional protection, anyone connecting to public Wi-Fi is ...








