Digital security tips for holiday travelers

A category of technology users who are significantly exposed to the dangers of malicious campaigns are travelers. As long as they move from one place to another without using secure and private connections, the protection of their personal data and online accounts is threatened. As the travel season increases, the ESET gathered basic instructions for travelers to protect their personal information, accounts and devices.

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1. Restrict third-party access to your devices. Always use
complex PINs and passwords for all your electronic devices. If possible, install a security solution that allows you to manage it remotely and, in case of theft or loss, lock or deactivate it remotely. Also try to encrypt storage devices like external or hard drives and use USB Shield, especially if you have loaned the storage device to other people. Care should also be taken with USB charging stations, which you can usually find in airports and other public places.

2. Protect your data. Connecting to public networks carries risks, so it is recommended to initially use a VPN service, which can increase the level s when transferring data, even if there are unreliable connections. After logging out, delete the networks you were connected to. Don't forget to update your operating systems and apps and remember to turn it off Bluetooth and the WiFi of your devices if you are not using them. End, be careful when creating staff WiFi with your mobile phone, use secure passwords and turn it off when you are no longer using it.

3. Strengthen control of your online accounts. Enabling 2FA certification can prevent potential intruders from compromising your account, so make sure you always use this feature. Check regularly for unusual movements in your bank and social media accounts and be on the lookout for security alerts. Do not hesitate to change your login credentials if you suspect that your accounts have been compromised by creating strong and unique passwords with the help of a special tool, Password Manager.

4. Protect your privacy, both before and during your trip. In many public networks Wi-Fi personal data is requested to allow the connection, e.g. one Email ή ακόμη και να δημιουργήσετε ειδικό λογαριασμό. Ο γενικός κανόνας είναι να μην μοιράζεστε τα πραγματικά δεδομένα σας και να διατηρείτε ένα ξεχωριστό λογαριασμό με μια διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου ειδικά για αυτές τις περιπτώσεις. Ελέγχετε επίσης την πολιτική απορρήτου σχετικά με τη χρήση δεδομένων. Να είστε προσεκτικοί με τις πληροφορίες που δημοσιεύετε στα κοινωνικά μέσα, δεδομένου ότι μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθούν για κακόβουλους σκοπούς. Όταν οι εγκληματίες του κυβερνοχώρου γνωρίζουν πού βρίσκεστε κάθε στιγμή, μπορούν να χρησιμοποιήσουν τις πληροφορίες για να επικοινωνήσουν με την οικογένειά σας επικαλούμενοι απ ή να εισβάλλουν στο you as long as it is empty. Publishing airline ticket photos showing all the information and barcodes is also a very dangerous practice.

5. Protect your online shopping. Prefer ticket purchases and hotel reservations to be made by credit instead of debit , διότι εάν η πιστωτική σας κάρτα κλαπεί, είναι πολύ πιο εύκολο να αναφέρετε το συμβάν και να διορθώσετε την κατάσταση από ό, τι με μια χρεωστική κάρτα, ενώ επιπλέον, δεν κινδυνεύετε να βρεθείτε στο μέσο του ταξιδιού σας με έναν άδειο τραπεζικό λογαριασμό. Προσέξτε όταν βγάζετε χρήματα από ΑΤΜ και βεβαιωθείτε ότι δεν υπάρχουν εύκολα αποσπώμενα μέρη στις ταινίες ανάγνωσης καρτών όπου εισάγετε την τραπεζική σας κάρτα. Αν η κάρτα σας διαθέτει τσιπ RFID, you can protect it with the special cover that blocks the signal.

6. Beware of scams especially for travelers. Travelers are a common target for scams with tempting travel deals, which are emailed or displayed in social media updates. To find out if these are bids, make sure the link you click on leads to a genuine site. If you need to send confidential information, make sure the connection is encrypted with HTTPS. Use other channels (phone or communication via verified social media profiles) to contact the provider, which is supposed to have prepared the offer, and verify that it is genuine. Lastly, always use a strong security solution, which can detect malware attempts on your computer.

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