10/14/2026
Quick question for everyone who travels: Do you actually use hotel Wi-Fi, or do you stick to your phone's hotspot?
If you're still connecting to hotel Wi-Fi, here is why you should avoid it at all costs:
👉 Rogue Hotspots: Anyone can set up a router named Hotel_Guest_Free and capture every password you type.
👉 Lack of Privacy: Shared, unsegmented networks allow anyone on the same Wi-Fi to monitor open network traffic.
👉 Outdated Infrastructure: Hotel Wi-Fi hardware is notoriously neglected, making it an easy target for automated attacks.
If you wouldn't hand your unlocked phone to a stranger in the lobby, don't share an unencrypted Wi-Fi network with them!
Next time you're traveling, switch to a hotspot or turn on a VPN before hitting "connect."