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Cybersecurity tips for travelers
Airports are hotbeds for identity theft, and from rogue Wi-Fi hotspots to new wirelessly accessible e-passports, travelers have never been at greater risk.
You keep your valuables safe when you travel. You should also keep your identity safe. The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, the ECCouncil, is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in cybersecurity and e-commerce. It has come up with cybersecurity safety tips for travelers.
- Pay for your trip by credit card.
- Use an RFID blocking passport wallet.
- Don’t use public computers at Internet cafes or hotels.
- Try to avoid using public WiFi.
- Turn off your Bluetooth when you’re not using it.
- Do NOT tell everyone on Facebook and Twitter that you’re going away.
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