Everything TechWire Beat has reported about public wi-fi: 3 stories, newest first. Part of our Privacy & Policy coverage.
Using a virtual private network on a Chromebook encrypts your data traffic, but the device’s security model limits how deeply you can integrate these tools into the system.
Most public Wi-Fi security fails because the network itself is open, not because your device lacks a firewall or antivirus software.
Most public Wi-Fi threats are silent until data is stolen, but specific network behaviours reveal compromised infrastructure before you connect.