Are you a fashion-forward traveler who loves to explore the world? If so, it’s important to stay on top of your cybersecurity needs while traveling. In today’s digital age, the transportation industry is ranked second for cyberattacks, making it more important than ever for travelers to take extra precautions against hackers.
Hackers target travelers and travel companies alike in order to gain access to personal identifying information (PII), credit card numbers, detailed profiles of travelers’ travel patterns, and more. To protect yourself from these types of attacks, consider the following tips when you hit the road:
First and foremost, pack only what you need. Don’t bring any unnecessary devices with you that could be vulnerable to attack. Additionally, make sure all of your devices are updated before leaving home as this can help reduce your vulnerability. Also, avoid connecting any device to rental cars or using public WiFi networks as these can be used by hackers as well. It’s also important to lock down devices with strong passwords/biometric locks/encryption software etc. so that even if they do get stolen or hacked they won’t be able to access your data easily.
Finally, be mindful of what type of information you’re sharing on social media about your whereabouts while away from home. Allowing others to know when and where you will make it easier for them to track your movements and plan out a cyberattack without you being aware.
When making purchases during travels use credit cards instead of debit cards due to point-of-sale security protections embedded in credit cards that are not available on debit cards. Credit card companies also typically offer better fraud protection policies than debit card companies which can provide increased security when traveling away from home.
By taking these simple steps into consideration while traveling abroad you can help ensure that your data is secure so that nothing puts a damper on your fashionably fun travels!
