Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Travel Tips to Keep You Safe from Cybercrime, Fraud & Identity Theft

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Travel Tips to Keep You Safe from Cybercrime, Fraud & Identity Theft



Thalia Landman, Gurucul


You might be on your travels, but malicious hackers and cybercriminals are not. They’re always looking to take advantage and often target travellers lacking in cyber-awareness. Through strategic hacking and careful planning, they can easily access a traveller’s personal devices and steal sensitive information like credit card numbers and private data. So how do you mitigate your chances of becoming a victim of identity theft, fraud, and/or cybercrime on vacation? You can start by following these cyber safety travel tips.


1) Avoid Public Wi-Fi, Data Theft & Fraud


Surfing the internet and streaming content over the airports public Wi-Fi network sounds like a great way to kill time before a flight. However, this immediately puts you at risk for cyber fraud.  Hackers use open networks to gain access to devices and steal personal data. Avoid your devices being hacked by following this important travel tip.


2) Avoid Fraud at Public Charging Stations


Cyber criminals are finding new and innovative ways to commit cybercrimes. For example, faux mobile phone charging stations are a new cyber threat. Posing as a station for public users to hook up their devices and conveniently charge their batteries, these fake battery-charge stations is actually stealing the personal data on your phone. In certain cases, fraudsters might have the station infect your device with malware. Thus, gaining access to your sensitive information and photos on your phone.


Prevent this form of fraud by refraining from charging your devices at a public charging station. Bring your own cord with you and have a portable battery pack handy for the times your devices are ru ..

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