Is hotel wifi secure?
While hotel wifi certainly is convenient, it’s not always secure. These networks are shared by many guests, making them more vulnerable to hackers who may try to intercept data like passwords, emails, or banking details. Note that even when a hotel provides you with a password to login, that doesn’t guarantee encryption on the network is strong enough to protect all your sensitive activity.
On the occasions that you need to use hotel wifi, stick to low-risk browsing and avoid online banking or entering credit card details.
You can also consider the following options:
- Using a VPN (virtual private network) to give yourself an extra layer of protection by encrypting your connection.
- Skipping public wifi altogether and using mobile data through an eSIM plan for safer browsing.