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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Martyn Landi

Public urged to be vigilant online while abroad during half term

Holiday makers are being urged to be aware of possible cyber attacks when they are using wifi broad (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

People going abroad during the October half term have been warned to avoid joining unfamiliar wifi networks because of the risk to privacy and their data.

Telecoms giant Virgin Media O2 has issued the warning after publishing new research which showed that 79% of people join unfamiliar networks when overseas, and around half (49%) did not know this can leave them vulnerable to attack.

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