Public wi-fi security risks

[Mavian]

I connect to free Wi-Fi at airports and hotels all the time, but I never thought about the risks. What dangers might arise? How do I know if the network is safe, and what steps can I take to prevent data leakage?

[Benjemin]

The main risks of public Wi-Fi are related to data interception. In order to reduce public Wi-Fi security risks (https://clearvpn.com/blog/using-public-wifi/), use a VPN and make sure that you only connect to networks with a password. Also, disable automatic connection to networks to avoid Wi-Fi spoofing.