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đ§ Wi-Fi Shoulder Surfing
Wi-Fi shoulder surfing is when someone nearbyâat a cafĂ©, airport, hotel, or conferenceâmonitors what a person does on their device by exploiting unsecured Wi-Fi or simply watching traffic on the same network. Attackers use cheap tools to capture unencrypted data, intercept logins, or mimic the same network name (âEvil Twin Wi-Fiâ). Even when a person thinks theyâre on the correct network, an attacker may control it, capturing everything that passes through. This threat is common because it targets normal work habits: checking email during travel, sending documents from a hotel room, or logging into cloud apps on guest networks.
What to Do
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Avoid logging into business systems on public Wi-Fi unless using a trusted VPN. Use a mobile hotspot when traveling; itâs far safer than hotel or cafĂ© networks. Disable automatic Wi-Fi connections on all devices. Verify network names before connectingâattackers often use similar names like âCoffeeShop_Guest1.â Require MFA so stolen credentials canât be reused. Encrypt devices so captured sessions are harder to exploit. For teams that travel frequently, provide a company VPN and enforce it through device policies. Review device settings monthly to ensure âSecure DNSâ or âHTTPS-Only Modeâ is enabled in all modern browsers.
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