If I connect to someone else’s WiFi network, can they see my text messages, or are they encrypted and private even on their network? I’m trying to understand how the WiFi owner might be able to monitor activity on their network and what data is actually visible to them.
If you’re using someone else’s WiFi, they can potentially see your unencrypted internet activity, but text messages are usually encrypted. If you’re using a secure messaging app like Signal, your texts are end-to-end encrypted and the WiFi owner won’t be able to read them. However, if you’re using standard SMS or an unsecured messaging app, the WiFi owner might be able to intercept your messages using specialized software. It’s also worth noting that the WiFi owner can see the websites you visit and the devices you connect to their network, even if they can’t read the content of your messages.