You are sitting in your favorite coffee shop, connecting to free WiFi and checking your bank balance. Within minutes, your account could be hacked. Sounds like a movie plot? Unfortunately, this is reality.
What Do Hackers See in Public Networks?
When you connect to open WiFi (at airports, cafes, shopping centers), all your traffic goes in plain text. An attacker sitting nearby can:
- Intercept passwords: See logins and passwords from email, social networks, banks.
- Steal banking data: Intercept card data during online payments.
- Create fake access points: "Free_WiFi" can be a hacker's trap.
- Inject malicious code: Replace sites and download viruses.
Man-in-the-Middle Attack Technique
The most popular method of data theft in public networks is the "man in the middle" attack. A hacker connects to the same network and intercepts all data transmitted between your device and the internet.
Your passwords, card numbers, personal messages — all become available to the attacker in real time.
Real Case
In 2019, security researchers discovered over 2000 fake WiFi access points in major airports. Each was configured to steal user data.
How Does VPN Protect in Public Networks?
VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the server. Even if a hacker intercepts your traffic, they will only see a meaningless set of characters.
- ✅ Traffic encryption: All data is encrypted with military-grade AES-256.
- ✅ Protection from interception: Cannot read passwords and banking data.
- ✅ IP address hiding: Your location and identity remain anonymous.
- ✅ Protection from fake hotspots: Even when connecting to fake WiFi, your data is protected.
Netfix — Your Protection Everywhere
Netfix uses modern encryption protocols and strict no-logs policy. We don't store your data, don't keep activity logs, and don't share information with third parties.
One click — and you're protected anywhere in the world, in any public place.
When Should You Definitely Use VPN?
- At airports and train stations when working with banking applications.
- In cafes and restaurants when logging into email or social networks.
- In hotels when connecting to corporate email.
- In shopping centers when making online purchases.
- In transport (buses, trains with WiFi) during any data operations.
Expert Tip
Never work with banking applications or enter passwords without VPN in public networks. One minute of saving can result in loss of all your funds.
Protect yourself today. Netfix offers 7 days free trial without the need to provide a bank card.