Public Wi-Fi networks are not always save, perhaps most of the times
such networks are a security risk for the
connected devices and data stored in them. On the other hand, today’s man
cannot imagine staying disconnected from
the rest of the world for a long time. That is why it is highly important to
ensure network security at public places. Usually, this problem is faced by the people who have to stay in a hotel or a guesthouse for some hours or days. Hotel network security is therefore
highly essential, and it must be ensured by the hotel management.
But you cannot leave it
up to the administration all the time. Being a
traveler, it is important to be aware of the system security threats and
one must practice the simple tips, listed below, to avoid the loopholes in hotel network security system.
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1.
Avoid
Online Banking
One
must make sure that the hotel network
security system is completely updated and legitimate. Sometimes, such
claims from the hotels are simply a bluff. First of all, it is important to
select a credible hotel with a good
reputation. Then, try to avoid online banking when you are using a public Wi-Fi
connection. If you have no other choice, then you can only hope that the hotel network security system will
work efficiently and your financial credentials will remain safe from the
hackers.
2.
Make
Cash Payment
Use of
Credit/Debit cards is common these days. If you don’t have a Credit card, then
hold enough cash in your pocket so that you do not have to use the Debit Card
information. Credit Cards have enough protection,
but Debit Cards are not a wise option. Back in 2013, 75% of all leaks of
financial credentials were done from the
hotels, casinos, and restaurants (Data
Breach Investigation Report, Verizon 2014).
3.
Keep
Changing The Passwords
One
simple practice could prove to be handy,
and it is to change the passwords at least once a week. These passwords include online banking password, virtual wallet
password, E-Mail accounts, etc.
These
days, we maintain multiple accounts for social media, E-Mails, professional
accounts, banking, and gaming, etc. It is not a wise thing to set same
of similar password for all the accounts. Ideally, each account must have a
unique, complicated and weird sort of password so that no one could event get a
hint of it. (Make sure to avoid Vehicle Number, ID Card number, Birthdate of
School name)
4.
Use
Password Manager
Password
managers are a good option because it becomes difficult to remember the
passwords and most of the time people opt for ‘stay singed in’ or ‘remember the password
for this device.' Rather than using such
options, password managers offer a far better password security system.
5.
Two-Factor
Authentication
Whenever
2FA option is available, never hesitate to activate it. Two-Factor
Authentication makes it much harder for the malicious people to get into the
account of the victim. 2FA sends a temporary code to the user’s set cell number
and until this code is not entered,
nobody can login to the account.
These simple tips will make things much safer for the
travelers. Even then, it is important to ask if hotel network security system is properly updated or not.
