The use of free Wi-Fi and charging devices in public places can lead to installation on the device of harmful software. This has been reported at the press center of the Russian Ministry of Home Affairs, responding to the corresponding request Tass.
“The use of free open Wi -FI networks and charging devices related to the risk of mobile device infections with harmful software,” the warning.
It should be noted that this software can steal personal data and pay, log in, passwords and personal files. In addition, it can slow down the device or block it.
If you still need to connect to the Wi-Fi public network, the Ministry of the Interior is advised not to enter their personal data and their payment, nor the authorized data on different websites and do not transmit any documents. In addition, do not open banking applications and finance.
Earlier, the teacher of the KB-1 “Protect information” RTU Mirea Vasily Shutov speakThe social points that access the Wi-Fi are often protected poorly or without any protection, which makes them a light target for attackers.
When connected to a public network, he also recommends that the function of all access to files and printers is disabled. This will prevent the transfer of their files to other users of the same network.