How safe is public Wi-Fi really?
Image source: goldenfrog.com One of the vital functions of a VPN is to protect users when they login to public Wi-Fi networks. For this blog, VirtualShield explores the many variables involved in public Wi-Fi networks and seeks to determine just how safe really these networks are. Today, a high percentage of people are online. Everywhere, most people can be seen on their gadgets, browsing the internet, or playing games online. Connectivity has become one of the main requirements of everyday life. From work productivity to business transactions to entertainment, people are heavily dependent on their connection to the internet. This is why when public Wi-Fi was first introduced, it was considered quite a blessing. But is it still a blessing? VirtualShield believes that for a few mundane activities such as ordinary internet browsing, public Wi-Fi networks are mostly harmless. However, if an activity involves the sharing of personal or even sensitive information online,