Equity Bank Kenya

Equity says public WiFi exposes customers to possible hacking by criminal elements and warned customers against conducting mobile or online banking ...

[Experts in the rest of the world have prominently warned that along with convenience for the public, public Wi-Fi hotspots can also provide an easy way for identity thieves and ](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001466630/kenyan-ceos-to-cut-spending-amid-dull-economic-outlook) [cybercriminals](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/sci-tech/article/2001446801/how-to-protect-yourself-from-sim-swap-fraud) to monitor what you’re doing online and to steal your passwords, your personal information, or both. The warning by Equity is expected to put a spotlight on the popular use of public WiFi by Kenyans. The warning underlines long-held fears about the use of public WiFi and its safety for users. The lender says public WiFi exposes customers to possible hacking by criminal elements and warned customers against conducting mobile or online banking transactions when on public WiFi. “Do not use public WiFi to do your online or [Equity Bank](https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001466199/cbk-approves-acquisition-of-cash-strapped-spire-bank-by-equity-bank) has warned its customers about the risk of using public WiFi for mobile banking saying it offers hackers the most common loophole for executing cyber-attacks.