{"id":3707,"date":"2020-03-12T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/?p=3707"},"modified":"2020-03-12T11:00:21","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T15:00:21","slug":"internet-safety-public-wi-fi-online-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/internet-safety-public-wi-fi-online-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Safety: Public Wi-Fi & Online Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re continuing on our internet safety theme from last month and diving further into how to protect yourself online when using public Wi-Fi or shopping online.<\/p>\n

PUBLIC WI-FI<\/h1>\n

The thought of heading to the local coffee shop to \u201cwork from home\u201d is alluring, but how safe is it? There are risks\u00a0to using public Wi-Fi that you should know about before you click that \u201cJoin\u201d button.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the difference between home Wi-Fi and public Wi-Fi?<\/h2>\n

At home\u00a0you make use of a router connected to a server owned by your internet service provider. You have elected to have a relationship with your provider and you should choose a provider you trust: every search and keystroke you enter passes through their server and can theoretically be accessed (except for encrypted passwords), although the terms under which that information can be accessed should be outlined in their Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n

With public Wi-Fi, you can’t be sure who has access to the server you’re connecting to<\/strong>.\u00a0Additionally, it is relatively easy for hackers using the same Wi-Fi to\u00a0get in between you and the public server, even posing as the \u201cfree Wi-Fi\u201d that you connect to, thereby gaining access to your personal information. To learn more about the dangers of public Wi-Fi, take a look at\u00a0this article.<\/a><\/p>\n

So, what to do about it?<\/h2>\n

When using public Wi-Fi, you should use a Virtual Private Network<\/strong>. A VPN creates a secure tunnel between your computer and the VPN server so that your data is protected. To learn more about VPNs check out this article.<\/a><\/p>\n

ONLINE SHOPPING<\/strong><\/h1>\n

You’re not alone if you prefer shopping from your couch rather than heading to a busy shopping centre. Over 84% of Canadians polled in 2018 purchased goods and services online, and that number continues to grow.<\/p>\n

Along with payment information, shopping online means providing your address, phone number, and email address. You’re also potentially giving out\u00a0other personal information just by virtue of what you are buying.<\/p>\n

To keep your information safe, there are a number of guidelines you should follow. To begin with, don\u2019t shop using public Wi-Fi<\/strong>, especially without a VPN. As mentioned above, it\u2019s relatively simple for hackers using the same public Wi-Fi to retrieve the\u00a0information you\u2019re entering.<\/p>\n

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Shop online from home<\/p><\/div>\n

Next, when shopping online, always pay with a credit card rather than connecting to your bank account<\/strong>. Many sites only accept credit cards, but this should be your standard operating procedure even with payment methods that allow you to connect to a bank account, such as PayPal. Payments made with\u00a0credit cards can be more easily disputed and credit card companies are quicker to reimburse your money if there has been\u00a0a breach. If a hacker gains access to your bank account through details you\u2019ve entered online, you have a much smaller chance of ever seeing that money again.<\/p>\n

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Look for the padlock icon in the URL when entering personal information<\/p><\/div>\n

Finally, always make sure the site is encrypted<\/strong> by checking for the padlock symbol in the site address which ensures that information you enter is secure as it travels between your computer and the site\u2019s server.\u00a0For some good tips on how to safely use your credit card online check out this article.<\/a><\/p>\n

With more and more everyday objects able to connect to the internet, such as watches and home entertainment systems, there’s always more we can say about internet safety. Watch for more tips from us in the future here and on social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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