Do not keep the phone’s Wi-Fi always on. It can leak your location and data by sending signals, which increases the risk of hacking. There is also a risk of connecting to fake networks in public places.
Most people have a habit of keeping their phone’s Wi-Fi on all the time. But cyber experts say that it is not that good. One thing that many of you forget while leaving home is to turn off the Wi-Fi of your phone. Do not take this lightly thinking what problem will arise if you do not turn off Wi-Fi. When the phone’s Wi-Fi is not turned off, the device keeps sending signals silently. This is not only a signal to find a network to connect to, but it also lets others know who and where you are. Not only this, remember that by doing this you are also giving way to hackers to enter your phone.
Wi-Fi usage in phones: a lot to pay attention to
Let us know in detail some warnings from cyber security researchers regarding the use of Wi-Fi on phones. Experts say that if you go out of the house with your phone without turning off Wi-Fi, then a hidden exposure window is created near your phone. Even when not connected, the phone keeps sending requests trying to find an already connected Wi-Fi network. Research has found that this is enough for hackers to capture those signals. When the Wi-Fi of the smartphone is not turned off, the phone users are not even aware of such activities going on in the background. It is said that this situation, which also puts your phone’s security at risk, can happen as soon as you move away from your home network. Therefore, it is better to keep the Wi-Fi of the phone off while leaving home.
A lot can be leaked through Wi-Fi
When you don’t turn off Wi-Fi on your phone, other people can also know your name and location. Another danger hidden in this is that the phone may accidentally connect to a fake network through Wi-Fi. While traveling and in crowded public places, connecting to such unknown networks through Wi-Fi can also lead to your phone being hacked. Not all Wi-Fi networks are required to be password protected. Connecting your phone to an unknown Wi-Fi network may leak your browsing information, unencrypted information and login addresses. For this reason, it is said that great care should be taken while connecting personal/private devices like mobile phones and laptops to a public Wi-Fi network.