Safe Wi-fi or QRishing
Did you just log into public Wi-Fi?
👉 Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but it can put your personal information at risk.
👉 Hackers can steal passwords, banking details, and even infect your device with malware.
​​​​How to be safer:
​​✅ Use mobile data or a personal hotspot for sensitive activities.
✅ Turn off auto-connect to unknown Wi-Fi networks.
✅ Use a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your connection.
✅ Avoid entering passwords or making payments on public Wi-Fi.​
Did you just scan a QR code?
👉 QR codes are convenient, but can put your personal information at risk.
👉 Criminals can steal passwords, banking details, and even infect your device with malware.
How to be safer:
​​✅ Avoid downloading apps via QR codes - Instead, use verified app stores like the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to ensure you're installing legitimate applications.
✅ Refrain from conducting financial transactions through QR codes - as scammers can use them to redirect you to fraudulent websites designed to steal your money or personal information.
✅ Before scanning - check if the QR code appears to be a sticker placed over another code or if it looks suspicious. Criminals may replace legitimate codes with malicious ones.
✅ When filling out forms accessed via QR codes - provide only the minimum required personal information. Be cautious if a form requests details that seem unnecessary for the context.
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Think before you connect or scan:
​​​👉 If a criminal had access to your connection or data right now, what could they see?
👉​ Stay safe, take control of your cyber security.
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✅ Join the Cyber Resilience Centre to learn more and protect yourself.​​