Are you concerned of free WiFi security issues? Avoid ad hoc networks!

There's three easy steps to ensure your safety while using public wi-fi hotspots in airports, pubs and shopping malls.

1. Use you network settings to check whether there's ad hoc networks available - the only way to spot a difference between ad hoc and normal wifi access points is to look at the networking icon. An ad hoc network's icon consist of several PCs; a normal one is made up of one PC.


2. Remove any unfamiliar networks from the Preferred networks list


3. Disable any automatic connections to wireless networks