Connecting wirelessly to a public hot spot at your local coffee shop, at the airport, or another public business can be convenient and practical. Using this free service can be risky, however, because cyber criminals lurk in these areas hoping to gain access to confidential information on your computer or mobile device.

What precautions will you apply the next time you use a public Wi-Fi hot spot?

Should business post signs altering customers about Wi-Fi security issues?