The one thing that makes an airport layover bearable may be more risky than many realize.
Airport Wi-Fi, though sometimes faster than cellular networks, is often unencrypted and rather unsecure, according to a study by Coronet. They created a list of the 10 U.S. airports where you’re most likely to have information stolen via the Wi-Fi.
This doesn’t mean you should never connect to airport Wi-Fi, but it does mean it is important to be careful when doing so.