Vacation and Travel Cybersecurity Tips

Be Cautious of public Wi-Fi Connection and Forget Auto-Connect

• Do not conduct sensitive activities using public WiFi, such as banking information or online shopping. Your Mobile Data Plan or Hot Spot are better options. 
• Disable the auto-network connection on your electronic devices. 

Book tickets on reliable and reputable websites

Only book your travel tickets on reputable websites, and watch out for deals that are too good to be true. 

Be conscious of the QR Code you scan

Don't scan the QR Code if you don't know the sender or poster. A QR code embedded in an unsolicited email or flyers can be scam. 

Never post real-time travel updates or share ticket information

The wrong person might see your vacation post and decide to break into your home or hotel while you're away. Never post your ticket information on social media. 

Be conscious of using Power outlets and USB charging ports in public places

The hackers could use that connection to deliver malware or steal data from your phone or tablet when you plug into public charging stations.  

      Security Tips to charge your electronic devices:

- Bring your own power bank to charge your electronic devices and use a reliable electric outlet to charge the power bank. 

- Don't give data access to an unknown device. Be cautious when you see the message "do you trust xxx? " 

- Use a data-blocking adapter. If you travel a lot, you can investe in a data-blocking adapter to protect your usb port connection. 

Avoid entering personal information on Public PCs

Avoid accessing sensitive data or accounts on public PCs, and never select "trust this device" 

     When you have to use Public computers, the below tips will help you use them securely 

- Use Private Browsing or clearing the browser history

- Log out of websites after you complete your work 

- Be Mindful of Your Surroundings

RFID Protection

RFID (radio-frequency identification) is the small chip attached to your ID or credit cards. It allows short-range communication between RFID chips and readers. You can use an RFID blocking wallet, card holder, or passport holder to protect against RFID hacking.