Risks of unsecured public Wi-Fi
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Can attackers intercept data on unsecured public Wi-Fi?
2. Is all public Wi-Fi automatically safe to use?
3. Can attackers set up fake Wi-Fi hotspots to trick people?
4. Can a VPN help protect your data on public Wi-Fi?
5. Is it risky to do online banking on unsecured public Wi-Fi?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Unsecured Wi-Fi | AA network set up to trick users into connecting | |
| 2Fake hotspot | BVPN | |
| 3Scrambles data so attackers can't read it | CWrong - fake hotspots often look just like real ones | |
| 4Adds a layer of protection on public Wi-Fi | DEncryption | |
| 5Public Wi-Fi is always completely safe | EA network with no encryption, exposed to attackers | |
| 6Fake hotspots are always easy to spot | FWrong - unsecured public Wi-Fi can expose your data |
C
Definitions
Unsecured Wi-Fi
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Unsecured Wi-Fi has no __________
2.
Attackers can _________ your data
3.
A fake _______ can trick you
4.
Avoid logging into ____
accounts on public Wi-Fi
5.
A VPN can help keep data ______
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Public Wi-Fi is always safe
B
Unsecured networks lack encryption
C
Attackers can intercept data
Question 2
A
Unsecured Wi-Fi has no encryption
B
Data sent there is safe always
C
Attackers can read the data
Question 3
A
Fake hotspots can trick users
B
Attackers set up fake hotspots
C
Fake hotspots look convincing
Question 4
A
Public Wi-Fi can be unsecured
B
Attackers can intercept data
C
Encryption keeps data private
D
Public Wi-Fi never has risks
Question 5
A
A VPN can add encryption
B
This protects data on public Wi-Fi
C
VPNs make attacks easier
D
Encryption blocks eavesdroppers
Answer Key
Risks of unsecured public Wi-Fi
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
A — No
Q3
B — Yes
Q4
A — Yes
Q5
B — Yes
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Unsecured Wi-Fi → A network with no encryption, exposed to attackers
Q2
Fake hotspot → A network set up to trick users into connecting
Q3
Scrambles data so attackers can't read it → Encryption
Q4
Adds a layer of protection on public Wi-Fi → VPN
Q5
Public Wi-Fi is always completely safe → Wrong - unsecured public Wi-Fi can expose your data
Q6
Fake hotspots are always easy to spot → Wrong - fake hotspots often look just like real ones
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Unsecured Wi-Fi — A network with no encryption, letting attackers intercept the data sent across it.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Unsecured Wi-Fi has no encryptionQ2
Attackers can intercept your dataQ3
A fake hotspot can trick youQ4
Avoid logging into bank
accounts on public Wi-FiQ5
A VPN can help keep data secureSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Public Wi-Fi isn't always safe - it can be unsecured.
Q2
B — Data isn't always safe on unsecured Wi-Fi - it can be read.
Q3
C — Fake hotspots aren't obvious - they often look convincing, not obviously fake.
Q4
D — Public Wi-Fi does have risks, especially when unsecured.
Q5
C — VPNs make attacks harder, not easier.