Public Wi-Fi Cybersecurity Risks: How Truck Drivers and Fleets Can Protect Their Data

Public Wi-Fi can expose truck drivers and fleets to credential theft, malware, and other cyber threats. Here’s how to reduce the risk on the road.

I checked into a hotel a few weeks ago while attending a conference. After a long day of traveling, the first thing I did when I got to my room was connect to the Wi-Fi so I could watch the end of a World Cup game on my laptop.

I didn’t think twice about providing my name and room number, clicking through the user agreement, and connecting to the internet.

Like many traveling professionals, I had come to view guest Wi-Fi almost like running water in the hotel room — more necessity than convenience.

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