Many advances in technology allow us to be fully connected in our travel . However, these benefits of notebooks , mobile phones and Wi-Fi have risks. And when we travel more we are exposed to them. We bring you a few tips on how to ensure your computer security while you are in travel.
We start with some advice to consider before traveling :
- Backs security all your devices (smartphones, laptops, etc.) and protect them with strong passwords. After having a copy of security eliminates all financial data, personal and non-essential work for your trip .
- Use software such as the iPhone “” Find Me “, which allows you to remotely wipe data from your phone if it is lost or stolen.
- Use passwords high security combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
- Keep your phone and handheld computer software with the latest security updates.
- Invest in a security software to protect yourself while surfing the Internet
- Turns your Mac’s firewall (default is off).
- Be careful downloading updates, some are false and infected with viruses or software to steal data from credit card.
- Create Trip temporary passwords for all accounts you should use in transit and replace them every three or four days. If you use Skype or similar programs in Wi-Fi change these passwords frequently.
We now turn to some tips for protecting our computer security while on tour:
- Whenever possible, use an ADSL or cable connection instead of Wi-Fi hotspot unless you have your own Wi-Fi connection.
- Use the DSL connection in the hotel room is generally safer than any Wi-Fi can be found in the hotel lobby.
- Use only encrypted Wi-Fi networks or cellular telephone network more secure (if available).
- To recommend an item to your Facebook friends, cut and paste the URL in a message on Facebook instead of clicking on the link to share (you may inadvertently leak information about your Facebook account).
- Do not click on pop-up windows that say your computer is infected, or even click the “X” to close the popup. Instead, immediately exit the browser.
- Beware of public computers, there is spyware that can memorize your keystrokes. On public computers (library, hostel, hotel, etc.) do not use more than for basic queries and the address of his restaurant, movie listings, etc.
- If a site has an address http and https, select https. For example, it is safer to log into Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com .