3 ways to stay secure and safe on Starbucks Wi-Fi

3 ways to stay secure and safe on Starbucks Wi-Fi

Whether you’re travelling, looking for a café to sit and work in or just craving a somewhat overpriced coffee, Starbucks is always there. They have Wi-Fi, they have myriad power outlets, and they don’t get annoyed if you stay there all day. Starbucks is the university student / freelancer’s spiritual home.
However, public Wi-Fi networks aren’t always the most secure; in fact, you can seriously endanger your online security by using wi-fi hotspots, even in places like Starbucks. Many public wi-fi hotspots are completely unencrypted these days, meaning that your data could be at risk while you’re connected to them. Remember: Nothing is private on open wi-fi, no matter where it is.

But never fear! SurfEasy is here to protect your public wifi security.

1. Look over your Settings and disable sharing.
2. Ensure that your software is up to date.
3. Use a VPN.


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https://www.surfeasy.com/blog/3-ways-to-stay-safe-on-starbucks-wi-fi/