You discover a wonderful new coffee shop.

The mug sits in front of you, surrounded in this wonderful light.

You grab your mobile and decide to post a photo of it on Instagram. Or Snapchat – whatever works for you, we don’t judge.

But first, you connect to a random wi-fi.
 

Ok, hold it right there!
 

Public wireless networks are a threat to your online security.
 

Next time you want to connect to one of those, keep in mind that any data that you transfer over it can easily be tracked. That means any password you type, any private message you write – not that private anymore.

According to Extreme Networks, a Wi-Fi attack on an open network can take less than 2 seconds.

Are you willing to take that chance?