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Internet security expert Eric, who has appeared on CNN discussing "Twin Wi-Fi" attack methods and serves as president of mobile hotspot company SIMO, emphasized that while connectivity is as essential as "water and air," he warned that "free and public Wi-Fi access points can be fraught with danger." The KHOU 11 report urges users to avoid accessing sensitive accounts on public networks and recommends using VPN protection to safeguard personal information from cybercriminals who set up fake hotspots and interception techniques.

As the summer travel season heats up, are you keeping your private information safe? From cafes to airports, it’s become second nature for many of us to find and connect to free Wi-Fi. Especially when traveling abroad, staying connected has become a necessity. “Wi-Fi or connectivity is very much like water and air,” said Eric Plam, an internet security expert and president at SIMO.

Internet security expert Eric, who has appeared on CNN discussing "Twin Wi-Fi" attack methods and serves as president of mobile hotspot company SIMO, emphasized that while connectivity is as essential as "water and air," he warned that "free and public Wi-Fi access points can be fraught with danger." The investigation recommends using VPN protection, avoiding sensitive transactions on public networks, and turning off automatic Wi-Fi connections to stay safe.

As the summer travel season heats up, travelers are urged to protect their private information from cyber threats when connecting to free Wi-Fi at cafes, airports, and other public places. Internet security expert Eric Plam, who is also the president of a company that produces mobile hotspots, SIMO, emphasized the importance of connectivity, likening it to "water and air." However, he warned that "free and public Wi-Fi access points can be fraught with danger."

As the summer travel season heats up, travelers are urged to protect their private information from cyber threats when connecting to free Wi-Fi at cafes, airports, and other public places. Internet security expert Eric Plam, who is also the president of a company that produces mobile hotspots, SIMO, emphasized the importance of connectivity, likening it to "water and air." However, he warned that "free and public Wi-Fi access points can be fraught with danger."

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As the summer travel season heats up, travelers are urged to protect their private information from cyber threats when connecting to free Wi-Fi at cafes, airports, and other public places. Internet security expert Eric Plam, who is also the president of a company that produces mobile hotspots, SIMO, emphasized the importance of connectivity, likening it to "water and air." However, he warned that "free and public Wi-Fi access points can be fraught with danger."

As the summer travel season heats up, travelers are urged to protect their private information from cyber threats when connecting to free Wi-Fi at cafes, airports, and other public places. Internet security expert Eric Plam, who is also the president of a company that produces mobile hotspots, SIMO, emphasized the importance of connectivity, likening it to "water and air." However, he warned that "free and public Wi-Fi access points can be fraught with danger."

As summer travel picks up, internet security experts are sounding the alarm on the risks of public Wi-Fi. From cafes to airports, it’s common for travelers to connect to free wireless networks. However, these conveniences can come with hidden dangers. Internet security expert Eric Plam, president of SIMO, compares connectivity to a basic need, calling it “very much like water and air.” But he warns, “Free and public Wi-Fi access points can be fraught with danger.”

As the summer travel season heats up, travelers are urged to protect their private information from cyber threats when connecting to free Wi-Fi at cafes, airports, and other public places. Internet security expert Eric Plam, who is also the president of a company that produces mobile hotspots, SIMO, emphasized the importance of connectivity, likening it to "water and air." However, he warned that "free and public Wi-Fi access points can be fraught with danger."