With summer upon us, you are most likely already thinking about that wonderful vacation you’re going to take abroad. And if the studies are to be believed, you are going to take your smartphone, tablet and laptop with you. According to Prosper Mobile Insights, 84.6% of those who go on vacation take their mobile devices with them to check their emails. And that raises a red flag.
Security company F-Secure warns that “if you’re always connected, you’re always at risk of some online nastiness.” If you plan on taking your mobile device with you when you go abroad, take heed to the following 5 tips to make sure you stay safe and secure.
F-Secure Vacation Tips – Connect Safely
Security company F-Secure warns that “if you’re always connected, you’re always at risk of some online nastiness.” If you plan on taking your mobile device with you when you go abroad, take heed to the following 5 tips to make sure you stay safe and secure.
F-Secure Vacation Tips – Connect Safely
- 1. Get your updates/patches while you’re still at home.
- 2. Prepare for data loss accidents
- 3. Do not use free WiFi for shopping and online banking
- 4. Beware of unsolicited emails
- 5. Don’t tell others you’re not at home