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8. Creating a Hotspot

Many people may notice that their phones have an option to create a hotspot. A hotspot refers to an access point that allows others to connect to the internet. When a person uses their phone or another Wi-Fi compatible device to create a hotspot, their device is acting as a router for other devices. This is a form of a Wi-Fi ad hoc network. However, this type of network is significantly less secure than other methods of connecting to the internet. Because the device is capable of recording all information sent through it, it is possible to steal information such as site logins and personal information.

Wi-Fi hotspot Drazen_ / Getty Images

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