{"id":315527,"date":"2024-09-17T16:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T16:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=315527"},"modified":"2024-09-17T16:00:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T16:00:09","slug":"are-hotspots-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/are-hotspots-secure","title":{"rendered":"Are Mobile Hotspots Secure? 6 Tips for Safe Internet Use"},"content":{"rendered":"
Today, we can hardly afford to stay disconnected from the internet. Many people rely on mobile hotspots to get online while they’re on the go. A mobile hotspot lets you create a private network using your phone’s data connection, which can be handy.<\/p>\n
But are hotspots secure?<\/p>\n
The truth is mobile hotspots come with some security risks. Although they give you easy access to the Internet while you’re on the move, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots are also targets for hackers<\/a> and cybercriminals<\/a> who could access your device and steal your data.<\/p>\n In this article, we’ll explore how you can protect your data while using a mobile hotspot.<\/p>\nKey Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n
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