Keep Your Laptop Safe While Surfing through Wi-Fi Hotspots (Infographic)

HOW SAFE DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? O of people connected to a free Wi-Fi, can be viewed by a third party 12000 Public Libraries 15000 o offer Wi-Fi connections in the US What could happen when connected to a public Wi-Fi O Data sniffing O Account hijacking O Bank fraud O Log-in credentials snatching O Tampering attempts How to stay safe while on a public Wi-Fi O Your firewall must be on at all times O Access only encrypted websites O Online banking and shopping must be done through an encrypted connection via Bitdefender SafePay O Don't share your whereabouts on social media platforms O Ask an employee for the exact name of the hotspot O Password-protect and encrypt your device O Keep the antivirus and the software up-to-date O Make sure the Wi-Fi, or the automatic sharing options are switched off when you are not using them Bitdefender's solution is Bitdefender SafepayM A hacker-proof hardened browser that protects your sensitive data and shields you from threats including phishing, man-in-the-browser or man-in-the-middle attacks and sensitive information collecting malware such as ZeuS, Carberp or SpyEye. It offers protection against automatic screenshots, identifies Wi-Fi hotspots and creates a secure connection between you and your target website. Bitdefender despite being warned their credentials o of flights within the US offer Wi-Fi 85% 38% McDonald's Starbucks 7000