Wireless technology can make intrusion attempts easier because the attacker does not need physical access to the network
The Truth About Public Wi-Fi and What’s Safe (and Not)
Public Wi-Fi is everywhere in the UK: Costa, Pret, Wetherspoons, Heathrow, Premier Inn, trains, buses, shopping centres, even high streets. It’s built for convenience, not security. And while most people treat it like a harmless perk, it’s one of the easiest places for attackers to snoop, intercept data or trick you into connecting to something …