Published On: Thu, Nov 25th, 2010

Be Cautious With Fake Wi-Fi Network

Bangalore: If you are a smart phone user plus access Wi-Fi network, then be careful with fake Wi-Fi networks. Many fake Wi-Fi networks are on the creep around to steal you personal data.

News network’s website BBC and security firm Vigilante, shows a video that revealed, how fake Wi-Fi networks steals data and mobile contacts from the Smartphone.

According to the website “A fake Wi-Fi hotspot run by criminals could allow them to steal passwords and log into social networking sites.” And your personal account could be Facebook or Twitter, not only this they can steal many other sensitive data from your Smartphone.

So, its better to be carful for next time when you access any Wi-Fi network and make sure that network is secured.

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