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The world today is in fact a dangerous place in which to live. Why? Well, it’s basically because of the people around us that have an intention to do us harm. Wherever we are, be it far away from our own homes or just around the corner, we always are vulnerable from attacks. And this is especially true when we travel to unfamiliar places. Damages aren’t only exclusive to physical attacks; they can also be in the form of digitally-motivated harassments.

When we travel, we bring with us our smartphones, tablets, or laptops so that we can still preserve our connection to the world we left behind. Instead of taking a vacation from them, we take a vacation with them. However, logging onto foreign soil via a free Wi-Fi hotspot can be a journey to the unknown that can possibly be one full of insufferable surprises. So, before carelessly alluring the attention of digital attackers, better take heed of these travel tech safety tips.

1.       Avoid public Wi-Fi as much as possible. The technology of wireless connectivity has become ubiquitous in most public places. Connecting on it isn’t really harmful per se; what can be potentially dangerous depends on how you utilize the share bandwidth. Experts advise you to limit your web activities with browsing when connected to a public Wi-Fi.

2.       Take email precautions. If you’ll be travelling to an unfamiliar place, it’s better if you set up a different email account just for that occasion. It isn’t advisable to use your personal email account when travelling to avoid collateral damages if in any case the account gets hacked.

3.       Limit usage of complementary computers. Some establishments offer free computer access to their clients. However, you are absolutely uncertain that those PCs are guaranteed safe. In worst cases, those units are brimming with malware or keystroke-registering viruses that can wreak havoc on your accounts if you’re not careful enough. But if you ever decided to use them, better limit it to checking the weather and reading news headlines. Additionally, never connect your handheld devices to those PCs via USB data cables to avoid any possible infiltration.

4.       Let banking away from home be your last resort. It’s better to stick to physical banks as much as possible when you’re in a foreign country. You’ll never know if someone is already taking up measures to steal your riches, and the most vulnerable target would be your online banking account.

5.       Protect your devices. Your gadgets may contain confidential information that must only be known by you. Losing your devices by carelessness or by theft can pose a security threat to you. Before going out on the road, set up your phone with an app that enables you to find it if misplaced or remotely delete any essential information from it for your own safety.

Don’t dig your own grave by doing your online activities without extra precaution. Always take heed of the abovementioned tips to make sure you have that peace of mind as you travel. You might just indulge yourself in frustration instead of relaxation on your vacation, so be careful.





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    Nick

    is a man full of risks. He enjoys a challenge every now and then which is why even if it isn’t his chosen profession, he takes it all in. At present, he works for one of the top online mobile stores, Ecell Global.