Patent attributes
For assessing a risk associated with a Wi-Fi network, an analysis to evaluate a risk element associated with the Wi-Fi network is performed at a mobile device. From a result of the analysis, a risk value is determined. An overall risk value of the Wi-Fi network is to the risk value. Whether the overall risk value exceeds a risk tolerance threshold is evaluated. An activity on the device is prevented from using the Wi-Fi network at least when the overall risk value exceeds the threshold, and permitted when the overall risk value does not exceed the threshold. A visual attribute is assigned to the risk value according to a scale on which the risk value is measured. The visual attribute is presented on the device as a reason for preventing the use. The Wi-Fi network, the risk element, and the overall risk value are reported to a repository.
