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When traveling, staying connected has become *** necessity. Wi Fi or connectivity is very much like water and air, but experts warn free and public Wi Fi access points can be fraught with danger.

When traveling, staying connected has become *** necessity. Wi Fi or connectivity is very much like water and air, but experts warn free and public Wi Fi access points can be fraught with danger.

When traveling, staying connected has become *** necessity. Wi Fi or connectivity is very much like water and air, but experts warn free and public Wi Fi access points can be fraught with danger.

When traveling, staying connected has become *** necessity. Wi Fi or connectivity is very much like water and air, but experts warn free and public Wi Fi access points can be fraught with danger.

When traveling, staying connected has become *** necessity. Wi Fi or connectivity is very much like water and air, but experts warn free and public Wi Fi access points can be fraught with danger.

In the meantime, there are a few best practices to consider when accessing public Wi-Fi: Utilize a VPN , which encrypts your connection and makes it harder for bad actors to access data.

When traveling, staying connected has become *** necessity. Wi Fi or connectivity is very much like water and air, but experts warn free and public Wi Fi access points can be fraught with danger.