When you’re traveling or out and about, free Wi-Fi can feel like a welcome convenience. It helps you pass the time, check travel details, or look something up quickly. But in many places like airports, hotels, cafés, and tourist spots, there’s a growing scam that quietly targets people who just want to get online.
It’s called a Wi-Fi honeypot, and understanding it can help protect your personal information and financial accounts.
Article by Jenny Leight, Business Development and Strategy at Carefull, a business partner of California’s Credit Unions and Nevada’s Credit Unions.
