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

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

CHARLOTTE — Internet security experts warn of the potential dangers of using free public Wi-Fi. While these networks are convenient, especially when traveling abroad, experts say free Wi-Fi could actually cost you. Many hackers and scammers profit off of stealing personal data. One method of hijacking private information online is what experts call the “man in the middle” or “evil twin” Wi-Fi scam.

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."

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.

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."