What is a risk of using public Wi-Fi?

Attackers may intercept your unencrypted traffic.

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  1. Your screen gets dusty
  2. Attackers may intercept your unencrypted traffic ✔
  3. Your battery drains faster

Why: Open networks can let attackers eavesdrop on data you send without encryption.

Huh, didn't know that: Open networks can let attackers eavesdrop on data you send without encryption.

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Answer: Attackers may intercept your unencrypted traffic. Open networks can let attackers eavesdrop on data you send without encryption.

  1. Scouting America: Cybersecurity www.scouting.org/merit-badges/cybersecurity
    Identify two risks of using public Wi-Fi and describe how to reduce or avoid those risks
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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