Is public WiFi safe? We 'compromised' a network to test it.

(Emma Kumer/The Washington Post)From uncovered webcams to reused passwords, it's tough to keep track of how much risk our everyday digital activities actually pose.Take WiFi networks in airports and coffee shops.They're part of life for anyone who travels or works remotely.They also have a reputation as cybersecurity risks.Help Desk: Technology coverage that makes tech work for you ArrowRight To see what potential hackers could see on a shared network, we invited professionals from cybersecurity company Avast to "compromise" my home network (all with my consent).

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