CyberGuy Warns Travelers Public Wi-Fi Can Expose 1 Session Token, Urges VPN Use

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 20

Public Wi-Fi can let attackers intercept traffic, redirect travelers to fake login pages or steal session tokens that keep accounts signed in, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson said.
Fake hotspots such as "Airport_Free_Wi-Fi" and "Hotel Guest" exploit tired travelers, while open networks remain vulnerable to packet sniffing even though HTTPS protects many logins.
A VPN is Knutsson's main fix because it encrypts data in transit; he said travelers should also disable auto-connect, verify network names and use 2FA.
Sensitive tasks such as banking and shopping are safer on cellular data, a personal hotspot or another trusted connection, underscoring that free Wi-Fi should not be treated as safe Wi-Fi.