Nikosia, Cyprus, September 30, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Internet-connected classrooms have transformed the learning process in schools all over the US. But it�s also given rise to new dangerous online threats. Much like other public Wi-Fi networks, school Wi-Fi might be vulnerable to hackers.

There are a few recorded cases of hackers and other shady internet personas getting into a school�s Wi-Fi network. In such a case, hackers may be able to access student devices and get hold of their photos, documents, and other sensitive data. They may also get in contact with the students.

�The truth is that public Wi-Fi networks are usually so unsecure that even a seven-year-old kid with an interest in tech can hack them,� says Daniel Markuson, digital privacy expert at NordVPN. �School Wi-Fi networks are no exception. Loads of online tutorials provide tips on how to do that.�

In 2015, a 7-year-old girl from the United Kingdom showed how easy it is to break into a public Wi-Fi network. It took her less than 11 minutes to infiltrate the hotspot by setting up a rogue access point. Hackers frequently use this technique to activate a "man in the middle" attack and begin eavesdropping on the traffic.

There are approximately 99,000 in the US, and almost all of them have Wi-Fi networks. The problem is that the authorities usually have very few ways of knowing if and who is hacking them. That�s unless the cyber criminals are caught using student data or other information.

According to NordVPN�s expert, it might be a good idea to bring up the question of Wi-Fi security at school. Another step is getting a virtual private network (VPN) for your kid. A VPN, like NordVPN, is an encrypted tunnel between the Wi-Fi network and a child�s device. Most importantly, you should talk to kids and help them understand online security threats and the importance of digital privacy.

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