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Public WiFi Precautions
On public WiFi: always VPN + no banking + 2FA even if feeling safe.
Goal
Avoid data capture on cafe/airport/hotel networks.
Steps
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Install trusted VPN (Mullvad, ProtonVPN free tier, Cloudflare WARP).
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Traffic encrypted even if network owner malicious.
Evidence base
School: Network Security
Founders: EFF · Mullvad VPN (2018)
EFF recommends VPN on every public network. MITM and evil twin attacks regularly documented in annual security reports.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Public WiFi Precautions" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Public WiFi Precautions"?
Traffic encrypted even if network owner malicious. In the short term: You avoid "evil twin attacks" common in hotels.
Is "Public WiFi Precautions" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Network Security (EFF, Mullvad VPN (2018)). EFF recommends VPN on every public network. MITM and evil twin attacks regularly documented in annual security reports.
Is "Public WiFi Precautions" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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