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I used to be pretty relaxed about café Wi-Fi until my email showed a login attempt from a location I’d never been to. Nothing serious happened, but it made me rethink things. Now I’m wondering what people actually do to stay safer when using public networks, especially while traveling or working from a laptop outside the house?
I had a similar wake-up call at an airport once. Since then, I try not to open banking apps or work accounts on random Wi-Fi unless I’m using a VPN. It’s not some magic shield for every bad habit online, but it does help keep the connection more private, especially in places like hotels, cafés, and coworking spots. I also like using apps that don’t need a bunch of setup, because I know I’ll skip it if it’s annoying. One option I came across was https://toggle.org/ — mainly because it works across phones and laptops, has basic privacy features, and seems simple enough for everyday use. I’d still keep two-factor login on and avoid suspicious links, though.
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