If you have been using Public WiFi networks when you’re out and about, STOP! Your private information is up for the grabs and YOU are vulnerable to hacks and identity theft. Any type of mobile hotspot or open (free) WiFi network claiming to be secure cannot be trusted. By design, hotspots are not secure; they provide WiFi in areas where there is none.
Scanning and “listening in” on wireless networks is simple to do. Anyone with a laptop and a basic understanding of networking could do this – especially when tutorials are readily available on YouTube. What kind of information may be at risk? Usernames, passwords, social media accounts, credit cards and other confidential information. You can easily protect yourself using an app called “Private WiFi.”
Private WiFi is a Virtual Private Network that encrypts the network traffic your phone is sending and receiving. It’s the safest way to surf, share, shop, and bank. It scrambles your WiFi signal using 128-bit SSL encryption, which is the same encryption used by major companies, financial institutions and government agencies. Using Private WiFi is a simple solution to what could be a BIG problem. Stay safe and protect your identity by taking smart precautions like this one.
Anthony has been in the MSP business since before the acronym existed. Managed IT once started as break-fix solutions and some light phone support.
Since then, he has seen the industry flourish into a landscape of platforms, cloud servers, software tools and AI . Tailoring network configurations and software stacks to the specific needs of each business.
In his current role, he focuses on proactive planning, ensuring clients can avoid potential issues altogether. This involves meticulous planning for enhanced business continuity, allowing swift resolution of any unforeseen challenges. What initially began as addressing "fires" through break-fix solutions has evolved into a proactive approach, ensuring that such issues are prevented from arising in the first place.
