by Merch C.
Smartphones are essential, like keys or wallets, for communication, payments, and access.
Your phone's location tracking poses a security risk, and experts advise turning off a feature, especially Wi-Fi connection, when you leave home to prevent location tracking and data collection.
With Wi-Fi on, your phone constantly looks for and connects to any nearby network, including potentially risky ones.
Turning off your mobile Wi-Fi when you leave home can be beneficial for several reasons :
Security : Public Wi-Fi networks can be risky. Attackers might set up fake hotspots to steal your personal information. Turning off Wi-Fi reduces the risk of automatically connecting to these networks.
Privacy : With Wi-Fi on, your phone constantly interacts with various networks, which can be used to track your location and gather data about your activities.
Data Protection : Disabling Wi-Fi when not in use helps protect your personal data from being accessed by unauthorized networks.
Battery Life : Your phone continuously searches for available networks when Wi-Fi is on, which can drain your battery faster
Your phone's stored data can be exploited by hackers, targeted by marketers, or sold by data collectors. Security experts advise turning off Wi-Fi when away from home, work, or school, and deleting saved networks to minimize risks. Manually connecting to Wi-Fi when needed improves security and limits your digital tracking. In a data-driven world, turning off Wi-Fi when not in use is smart.
Posted : 14 March 2025
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