Where was the last public place you visited that had Wi-Fi? These days, nearly every coffee shop, library, airport, and hotel offer a way to access the internet from your cell phone or other mobile devices. That means the information you have on your phone could be available to hackers in the area – unless you’ve taken steps to protect your data. Here are a few recommendations from the University of Michigan: 1. Don’t access personal or financial data with public Wi-Fi. This may seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people check their bank accounts or make purchases with a credit card while using public Wi-Fi. It’s best to do those things on a secure connection. 2. Turn off anything you don’t need. Hackers can use certain features on your phone to get at your information, location, or connection. So, instead of keeping your GPS, wireless connection, and geo-tracking on all the time, just turn them on when you need them. 3. Choose your apps wisely. Only download apps f...
