Fortunately, protecting yourself on public Wi-Fi does not require high-level technical expertise. Here are five practical, effective steps you can take today to stay secure:Use Your Personal Phone Hotspot: Whenever possible, skip public networks completely. Never Download Files to Connect: Genuine Wi-Fi networks never demand software updates, security certificates, or installer downloads just to browse the web. To provide our readers with timely and comprehensive coverage, South Florida Reporter uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in producing certain articles and visual content. General DisclaimerThe information contained in South Florida Reporter is for general information purposes only.