Watch out. Cybercriminals often take advantage of the summer to launch attacks against travelers. We give you these tips to protect yourself during this summer 2021 and go more secure with our devices from one place to another.
In addition, the Spanish Administration suffered 82,000 cyberattacks in 2020, of them more than 1,000 very serious and 55 critical, making them one of the main threats to Spain, which together with the experience of the coronavirus pandemic has led the Government to review the National Security Strategy now.
Avoid public Wi-Fi hotspots
According to Check Point Research, free access to the many Wi-Fi in public spaces is a huge draw for travelers, but it can also pose some serious security threats. It is important to avoid Wi-Fi that is not protected by a password, and also to ensure that it is reliable.
Be wary of ATMs
We must make sure about the ATM from which money is going to be withdrawn. It is common for cybercriminals, especially in tourist areas, to connect with credit card credential thieves at separate ATMs. These are tips to protect yourself during this summer
Don’t share location
It is another mistake that we usually make and that is that we already share everything through networks and it cannot be. Experts show that sharing your location with your friends on social media is fun, but it’s also dangerous.
We must avoid announcing the dates and location of future vacations and in messages outside the office is a good habit that will provide extra security. Well, we are giving clues to possible attackers to organize cyberattacks.
Everyone should keep cybersecurity measures in mind when traveling these next few months. There are some fundamental and basic precautions that people can take to stay safe, such as not sharing their location or not using any ATM they see.
What do we do at the hotel where we stay?
A good action is to ask the hotel what security measures they have in their Internet connection, or to use a screen saver on the devices while traveling, since you never know who may be watching you.
Close sessions
Sometimes we don’t usually do it because it is more comfortable. Thus, before starting the holidays, it is necessary to check that we do not leave e-mail or accounts in social networks open on devices in the work environment . And always close the sessions so that they cannot enter easily.
