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Is it safe to bank using WiFi? Public or Home Wi-Fi network? | GETDroidTips

Check for settings

By default in many PC and smartphones, the option to Connect Automatically is set to ON. This means that anytime your PC/laptop or Android device finds and open WiFi network it gets connected to it. Hackers can set up fake WiFi hotspots eyeing your data and you can easily fell prey to this. So, it is better to turn the Connect Automatically option to OFF and connect to a trusted network manually.

Use credit card

credit card

Debit cards are linked directly to your checking account which means that it gets hacked, then your entire savings could be lost. However, using a credit card gives you an extra buffer time to get things sorted in situations like this and also there is better customer support as well.

Use extra security layer

If your bank does not give you options to add an extra layer of security then you can use other methods like two-factor authentication to safeguard your banking account.

Monitor your account

It is also highly advisable that you keep changing the password of your banking account in order to keep your self away from prying eyes of hackers. Also keeping a regular look at the transactions can also help you keep track of any unwanted frauds or thefts that you might have been a victim of.

So, there you have it from my side in this post. Hope you guys liked this post and learned a few tips on how you can avoid getting hacked while using a public or home WiFi network. Let us know in the comments below if you also have any suggestions and tips to give out for our readers. Until the next post…Cheers!