{"id":14834,"date":"2019-09-02T21:24:47","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T01:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/?p=14834"},"modified":"2020-10-05T15:11:45","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T19:11:45","slug":"travel-learn-to-protect-your-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/travel-learn-to-protect-your-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Travel A Lot? Learn to Protect Your Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People\nare on the go more than ever. Whether it\u2019s for business or pleasure, there is a\nrecord number of travelers flocking to all corners of the globe. When we\ntravel, there\u2019s just so much on our minds. You have to worry about arriving at\nthe airport on time, having all your belongings with you, and that everything\nis booked and ready in advance. Because of all these distractions, people who\ntravel a lot run a higher risk of having their data and devices stolen. Our\nteam of experts have put together a list of essential strategies to protect\nyour data at all times, even if somebody snatches your bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Travelers Are an Easy Target<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In\neveryday life, things are much smoother. We generally only connect to known\nnetworks like those at home and work. Meanwhile, we take our time and don\u2019t\nusually need to rush around. Therefore, hackers target public networks and\nplaces because it\u2019s easier for them to target someone and slip away into a\ncrowd. However, there are plenty of ways for people to stay protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Keep All Your Devices Locked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For\nconvenience, many people disable device passcodes for quick access. This is not\na good idea even when you\u2019re not traveling. It only takes a second for the\nwrong person to get into your phone or computer and steal your information or\nexploit you in another way. Secure all your devices with a minimum six-digit\npasscode and biometric features such as fingerprint or facial recognition\nsoftware. Make sure that when you\u2019re traveling, devices automatically lock\nanytime you turn off the display. This is an essential first line of defense\nshould a thief intend to steal anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Protect Your Files with a File Encryption\nService<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once somebody has stolen your device or hacked into your computer, criminals target your files first. Your files usually contain a lot of sensitive information from personal photos and videos to medical records and financial transactions. With tools, you encrypt your files with the strongest protocols making your files extremely safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Protect Your Network Connection with a VPN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Free\nWiFi sure is tempting. You can connect to high-speed, free internet without\nhaving to deal with personal hotspots and international roaming fees. However,\nmost public WiFi networks are highly unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hackers\nuse these open networks to target other devices connected to it tracking\ninternet usage and personal data. With a VPN or virtual private network, you\nencrypt your internet connection and it protects against ISPs, and other\ngovernments that monitor internet users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Antivirus Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most\npeople have some form of antivirus software on their computer, but these days\u2019\ncybercriminals target mobile users more frequently. Mobile users are\neverywhere, but most phones don\u2019t use any security technology. There are many\nexcellent options, but Kaspersky is a great all in one app with a wide variety\nof tools, including anti-virus, app lock, theft protection, and website blocking.\nThere is a basic free version of the app, but it\u2019s worth it to upgrade to\npremium for full service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also,\nlook into malware software such as Norton or Malwarebytes. Hackers use malware\nin a variety of ways from tracking internet usage to keyloggers and other\ncrafty tools to steal your data. These tools can run scans in the background so\nyou can always be safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Password Managers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like\nfile encryption services and VPNs, you should use a password manager regardless\nof whether you\u2019re traveling or not. The vast majority of people use an\nextremely easy password to break, and they often use it across all their online\naccounts. This means if a hacker cracks into one login, they\u2019ll be able to get\ninto the rest of them. Password managers<\/a>\ncreate unique, extremely difficult passwords across all your accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These\nsuper tough passwords are nearly impossible to break. In addition, if an\nunauthorized person does attempt access, you\u2019ll get an automatic notification\nso you can lock your account. Combined with biometric security features,\npassword managers are the best tool to secure your accounts without sacrificing\nconvenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow Down and Protect Your Tech with These Tools <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even\nexpert travelers can get flustered. Whether in the real or cyber world, hackers\ntake advantage of this to steal devices or data. Instead, pad your schedule\nwith a little extra time so you can assess your surroundings and be certain you\ndidn\u2019t forget your laptop in a cafe. Before you connect to public WiFi, make\nsure your VPN is enabled. When working on important documents on your computer,\nencrypt them with NordLocker.\n\nBe sure to have a strong antivirus app running\non all your devices to detect and remove threats in the background. Finally, be\nsure your devices are always locked with strong passwords and biometric\nsecurity features. With these strategies, you\u2019ll be able to ensure your tech\nand personal data is safe no matter where you go.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

People are on the go more than ever. Whether it\u2019s for business or pleasure, there is a record number of travelers flocking to all corners of the globe. When we travel, there\u2019s just so much on our minds. You have to worry about arriving at the airport on time, having all your belongings with you, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":11512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1146],"tags":[1147],"class_list":{"0":"post-14834","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-guide","8":"tag-guide-2","9":"entry"},"yoast_head":"\nDo You Travel A Lot? 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