You may not think of it this way, but the phone in your pocket is really an extension of you -- it contains everything from personal photos and videos to critical contact information.
It's also valuable data that cyber criminals can exploit. This means you need to make sure your phone is protected. While your device can be compromised anywhere, you may expose yourself to additional risks while on a trip.
"When you're traveling, you may do some things differently than you'd do at home," said Michael Kaiser, executive director for the National Cyber Security Alliance or NCSA, a nonprofit public-private partnership that promotes safe and secure use of the internet.
For instance, Kaiser said you might be tempted to use an unprotected Wi-Fi network to save on roaming charges if you're traveling abroad. And you may not consider the risks of sharing your location via apps or pictures you post on social media.
"You might not want to share with the world that you're in Hawaii for the next two weeks and no one is at your house," he said.
You are in luck, NCSA has put together tons of tips that can help you be more secure online. Here's a summary of the tips most relevant to mobile devices to help ensure you don't become a victim of cybercrime while on vacation.
Read Maggie Reardon's complete article at http://www.cnet.com/news/seven-tips-on-keeping-your-phone-safe-while-traveling/.
- Clean up your device
- Turn on password or biometric protection
- Turn off location tracking on apps and manage privacy settings
- Backup your data
- Beware of public Wi-Fi hotspots
- Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when you're not using it
- Turn on "find my phone" and remote wiping
Read Maggie Reardon's complete article at http://www.cnet.com/news/seven-tips-on-keeping-your-phone-safe-while-traveling/.
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