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Free Wi-Fi Can Expose Users to Bank Account Theft, Security Experts Warn
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By קובי ברקת
First reported by Now 14 · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
Security experts warn that free public Wi-Fi can expose users to fake networks, stolen passwords, and bank fraud. They advise avoiding sensitive activity on public networks, using mobile data when possible, and enabling protections like VPNs and two-factor authentication.
- 01Fake public Wi-Fi networks can trick users into connecting.
- 02Attackers may steal passwords, banking details, and credit card data.
- 03Risk rises when logging into banks or making purchases on public networks.
- 04Automatic Wi-Fi connections can reconnect devices to suspicious networks.
- 05Use mobile data, verify the network name, and enable a VPN and two-factor authentication.
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