Public WiFi in 2026: Real threats and protection methods

Six documented attacks persist on public WiFi: MITM, Evil Twin, packet sniffing, ARP spoofing, session hijacking, and compromised captive portals.

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HTTPS encrypts content but exposes SNI: the WiFi operator can still identify which domains you visit despite encryption.

A VPN activated before connecting is the only effective countermeasure; free VPNs amplify risks on public networks.

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