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How to stay safe on public WiFi

Protect your personal data when connecting.
Ortis Delay shielding his monitor from scammers

Your safety on a public WiFi network depends on what you do to limit your exposure. An open WiFi hotspot at a cafe, bus stop, or shopping centre always poses some risk, because you’re sharing a public network with strangers.

So, how can we keep ourselves safe online? Watch this video presented by Ortis Deley and Avast for some useful tips for staying safe online.


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