Question

Personal Finance Semester























Question
How is public Wi-Fi a danger and what should be done to protect the device?(1 point)
Responses

It can allow for the downloading of malware.
It can allow for the downloading of malware.

It can use up all your data allowance.
It can use up all your data allowance.

It can use up all the memory on the device.
It can use up all the memory on the device.

Identity thieves can intercept unencrypted data being sent to Wi-Fi hot spots.

Answer 1

To protect your device while using public Wi-Fi, it is recommended to only connect to secure networks with passwords, use a virtual private network (VPN) for added security, keep your device's software up to date, avoid accessing sensitive information while on public Wi-Fi, and turn off the Wi-Fi when not in use.