--- title: "Tech the Halls: Always Use Secure Wi-Fi" description: In this special tech the halls tech tip, we share with you why you should always use secure Wi-Fi or a VPN when making online purchases. image: https://blog.primesecured.com/hubfs/Secure%20WiFi%20Tech%20Tip%20Cover.webp --- [Skip to content](https://blog.primesecured.com/tech-tips/use-secure-wi-fi#main-content) [![Prime Secured](https://blog.primesecured.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/primesecured.comwp-contentuploads202201Prime-Secured-1.webp?width=250&height=123&name=primesecured.comwp-contentuploads202201Prime-Secured-1.webp "Prime Secured")](https://primesecured.com/) - [Home](https://primesecured.com/) - Solutions - [Physical Security Systems](https://primesecured.com/enterprise-physical-security-systems/) - Services - [Managed IT](https://primesecured.com/managed-it-services/) - [Managed Security](https://primesecured.com/commercial-security-systems/) - [Blog](https://blog.primesecured.com/prime-secured) - [IT & Cybersecurity Topics](https://blog.primesecured.com/it) - [Physical Security Topics](https://blog.primesecured.com/security) - [Careers](https://primesecured.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://primesecured.com/contact/) - [Client Support](https://primesecured.com/support/) - Search Search Search - [Cybersecurity](https://blog.primesecured.com/tech-tips/tag/cybersecurity), - [Online Shopping](https://blog.primesecured.com/tech-tips/tag/online-shopping), - [Secure Wi-Fi](https://blog.primesecured.com/tech-tips/tag/secure-wi-fi) # Tech the Halls: Always Use Secure Wi-Fi ![Secure Wi-Fi Tech Tip](https://blog.primesecured.com/hubfs/Secure%20WiFi%20Tech%20Tip%20Cover.webp) - December 19, 2023 ![Prime Secured](https://blog.primesecured.com/hubfs/Prime%20Secured%20Favicon.jpeg) [Prime Secured](https://blog.primesecured.com/tech-tips/author/prime-secured) ## Always Use Secure Wi-Fi In the midst of the holiday shopping season, it's crucial to prioritize the security of your personal and financial information. Our IT Expert, Shay, emphasizes the importance of steering clear from the convenience of public Wi-Fi when making online purchases. Despite its easy accessibility, public Wi-Fi networks pose significant security risks, making them vulnerable to cyber threats and potential attacks. To secure your sensitive data during online transactions, we have two strategies. - First, utilize a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to enhance your online security. A VPN encrypts your internet connection, providing a secure tunnel for your data to travel through. This encryption ensures that any information exchanged between your device and the online shopping platform remains confidential and protected from prying eyes. - Second, consider relying on your phone's data plan instead of connecting to public Wi-Fi hotspots. Mobile data networks are generally more secure than public Wi-Fi, reducing the likelihood of unauthorized access to your personal details. 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To secure your sensitive data during online transactions, we have two strategies.

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