Fake Internet Traps
A scammer sits at a neighboring table with a small transmitter box. Your phone connects to their network, thinking it's the venue's internet, after which the rogue hotspot spoofs bank pages and steals passwords on the fly.
Survival Rules on Public Networks
- Turn off "Auto-connect to open networks" on your phone.
- Never make purchases or enter SMS confirmation codes in cafes and public transport.
- Always start a secure tunnel before connecting to any unfamiliar network.