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15 Juli

Use cellular data plans or secure Wi-Fi

Of everyone who travels during the holidays, more than 80% say they connect to free public Wi-Fi that is available. 70% of these are not concerned about the risks. If you're not in the Netherlands, mobile data can be expensive and public Wi-Fi seems attractive. Be aware of the risks you run.

  • Man-in-the-middle attacks:A hacker stands between you and the Wi-Fi network, impersonating the network to gain access to your information.This happens because of unsecured and unencrypted connections
  • Fake access points:these can be installed on the network by criminals and can pretend to be real websites to trick users into entering their credentials.
  • Malware Injections:If someone with malicious intent shares the same public Wi-Fi as you, they could place malware or other viruses on your device.This could include ads, trojans, worms, or are even ransomware.

What can you do to avoid these risks (abroad):

  • Make your phone a hotspot: You can turn your phone into a hotspot to surf the internet safely. Check in advance what the costs are for your subscription.
  • Use a VPN:Avoid connecting to public WiFi if possible, but if you have no other choice , a VPN can help secure your connection.If you're not sure which VPN software to use, check out a comparison website like https://www.vpngids.nl/reviews If you want to know why you need a VPN read our article.
  • Choose websites carefully:If you must use a public Wi-Fi connection, never log into password-protected websites that ask for sensitive information or these include, for example, internet banking or social networking sites, so also your e-mail.Only use your credit card with well-known brands and never on a website that does not have HTTPS encryption.