As the world draws closer together in the Internet age, worries about the security of data shared over the web is growing.

Recent data breaches that have impacted companies such as Equifax has compromised the data of millions.

Locally, experts in computer science and cybersecurity urge residents to remain vigilant with their online personas.

“Basically any place that has public wifi, like a library or airport, is susceptible to these attacks, even if they are password protected. The key is...