Is Your WiFi Hotspot Dangerous?

Your favorite Public WiFi locale may be free, but most connections aren't secure from hackers and identity thieves. Is your data at risk?

According to the 2013 Identity Fraud Report released by Javelin Strategy & Research, smartphone and tablet users were constant targets of cyber criminals using malware and phishing exploits and compromising unsecured WiFi connections to steal users' sensitive information.

Learn how to stay safer before connecting!

Arm Yourself Against Cyber-Threats

Hackers and identity thieves and viruses -- oh, my! The internet can be a scary place, especially if your PC isn't protected. Well, we realize there's no place like home, but Digital Matters strives to be your homebase for all things PC security. Check out all the security tips and PC how-to wizardry located throughout our site. Oz has nothing on us.

Yes, as cyber-threats continue to evolve (in a bad way), it's more important than ever to be prepared and equipped with the most powerful defense mechanism there is: knowledge. Because knowledge is, of course, power. And when it comes to providing you with powerful, do-it-yourself info, Digital Matters has your back.