A user connects a company computer to free WiFi at a local coffee shop. Which of the following BEST describes this situation?

Public Wi-Fi networks frequently lack strong encryption, and even if they use some, it may not protect against all forms of eavesdropping.

Free public Wi-Fi networks are often unencrypted or use weak encryption protocols, making them susceptible to 'man-in-the-middle' attacks where malicious actors can intercept and read data exchanged between the user's device and the internet. Without proper encryption and security measures like a VPN, any information transmitted, including sensitive company data, can be easily viewed by other users on the same network.

It is generally unsafe to access sensitive company information over unsecured public Wi-Fi due to the high risk of data interception and unauthorized access.

Private browsing mode only prevents the browser from saving local history, cookies, and site data; it does not encrypt or secure network traffic itself.