As much is it might be tempting to enjoy a hot latte and do all of your holiday shopping from your favourite coffee shop, avoid using public Wi-Fi while doing any shopping. With public Wi-Fi anyone with some computer acumen can view what you are browsing and steal your personal information.
The biggest risks are posed by unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, which are those that can be connected to within range and without any type of security feature like a password or login. Secured public Wi-Fi can also be a risk, but consumers would be well advised to avoid accessing personal bank accounts or sensitive personal data on any unsecured public networks.