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10 warns iOS users when connected to insecure networks

In iOS 10 Apple warned iPhone and iPad users that if they connect to the insecure network. The company also provides a number of recommendations for setting up access points Wi-Fi.

When you connect to an open or guest wifi network the iPhone and iPad users at risk with their data. IOS 9 reported about the dangers of using open networks, revealing all network traffic. In the new operating system Apple is not only about the potential risks, but also gives instructions for configuring the network connection.

Apple offers configure the router to use WPA2 (AES). The company noted that it is the most reliable form of security offered by Wi-Fi devices and recommends using it for all purposes. When enabling WPA2 be offered to choose a strong password that cannot be guessed by other users.

When you use network of Wi-Fi devices older models that do not support mode “WPA2 Personal (AES)”, as an alternative configuration, you can choose “WPA/WPA2” (often called “WPA Mixed mode”)

A warning about the potential risk of using open networks is the Wi-Fi section of the iOS settings 10.

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