Whether traveling domestically or internationally, for business or for pleasure, your online identity is at risk. Business and government executives are especially vulnerable because they bring connected devices loaded with sensitive information, providing a window into an organization’s top secrets. Even with the security risks, travel is an inescapable part of life. Here are proactive steps you can take.
1. Exercise good cyber hygiene before departure
One of the first actions to take is to keep your device operating systems up to date. Outdated systems might miss important security patches that could protect hardware and personal information.
Make sure to change passwords before and after traveling as well as selecting complex words or phrases that are hard to guess. Setting up two-factor authentication is another step that adds an extra layer of protection from hackers.
2. Think twice before posting on social media
There's more than one way to overshare on social media. You can accidentally reveal your exact location using GPS-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets that have apps using "Location Services.”
Once you post something about your business trip or vacation on social media you're handing over information to a third party. As soon as you do that, you have little control, if any, over how they use that information. Travelers should wait until after their trip to post photos, videos or other information that malicious actors might find valuable.
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