Data Intercepts

Data intercept or technically called Man In the Middle attacks are one of the techniques used by hackers to obtain passwords by capturing the data that is transmitted between two devices, such as your computer and a website. Hackers can interpect date by exploiting vulnerabilities in the network or the encryption protocols. One of the most used method for this is to mimic a legitimate WiFi network that are available publicly.

What can I do to protect myself?

To avoid data intercepts, you should always use secure and encrypted (HTTPS) connections when accessing websites. Make sure that the padlock icon on your browser is there and that there is an HTTPS at the beginning of the URL you browse as shown below:

Do not log into sensitive accounts and banking websites from Public Wi-Fi if possible. Use a trusted VPN software if you’ve to use Public Wi-Fi to browse the internet.