India, Dec. 1 -- Travellers often look for a quick internet connection as soon as they reach the airport, but the convenience of free airport Wi-Fi comes with risks that many users overlook. A recent survey by Kinetic Business shows that more than half of respondents do not trust public Wi-Fi, and the concern is not without reason. Many global hotspots remain unencrypted, and travellers continue to use them for tasks that expose personal data.

Airport Wi-Fi networks create an easy entry point for cyberattacks. Hackers often rely on weak network defences and the high number of unaware users. The most common threats involve fake networks, data interception, or silent malware downloads.

One common attack at airports involves a cloned hotsp...