Are you safe on public Wi-Fi? What you need to know now

The Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme, launched by the government earlier this year, aims to provide free Wi-Fi in public places nationwide, enabling citizens to access the internet while traveling. But is connecting to public Wi-Fi truly safe?

Public Wi-Fi is everywhere, from coffee shops to railway stations to airports, but did you know connecting to these can put your data at risk? Many people find public Wi-Fi networks convenient since they offer free-of-cost service and usually put their devices on auto-connect. But these networks harbour security and privacy risks, especially open networks.