Public Wi-Fi safety on Linux
Public Wi-Fi in a cafe or hotel is convenient, but you don't control it and you don't know who else is on it. A few simple habits keep you safe without spoiling the convenience.
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The basics
Three habits cover most of it.
3 steps
For anything sensitive, use a VPN
If you need to do something private on public Wi-Fi, such as online banking, a VPN adds a layer of encryption over the whole connection. Our VPN guide explains how to set one up on Linux. Or wait until you're on a network you trust.
Your firewall helps here too
This is exactly the situation your firewall is built for. If you've turned it on, your machine is already ignoring unexpected connections from others on the same network.
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