10 iPhone practices for blocking out the *hackers* during holiday travel this season.
We can all agree that the holidays are cherished traditions, best spent with our family and friends. And for many folks, “family-time” means it’s traveling-time. Whether you enjoy the early morning hours at your local airport or not, I’ll bet we have one more common ground before our time-honored traditions switch lanesBut they’re also a time when hackers are on the prowl, looking to take advantage of unsuspecting people who let their guard down. When traveling, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks to your personal data. Here are some tips to help you protect your data while traveling with your iPhone:
1. Use a passcode: A passcode is the best way to protect your device and data if it falls into the wrong hands. Be sure to use a strong passcode that can’t be easily guessed.
2. Don’t store sensitive information on your device: If possible, don’t store sensitive information on your device. This includes things like passwords, financial information, and personal photos or videos.
3. Use iCloud Keychain: iCloud Keychain is a great way to securely store passwords and other sensitive information in the cloud. This way, if you lose your device, you won’t lose your data as well.
4. Use two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring you to enter a code from another device in addition to your password when logging into certain accounts. This makes it much harder for someone to access your account if they steal your device.
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5. Keep your software up to date: Keeping your software up to date is important for security purposes in general, but it’s especially important when traveling since vulnerabilities are often exploited by criminals in tourist areas.
6. Do not connect to public Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi connections are unencrypted, meaning your data is sent to the network in plain text. This means that it’s possible for a hacker to intercept your data as it’s being transmitted.
7. Use a VPN: Using a VPN is a great way to protect your privacy and secure your data, no matter where you are.
8. Do not use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot: Using your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot for your laptop is convenient, but it’s also a security risk. If your phone is compromised, the attacker could gain access to your laptop as well.
9. Be careful what you post on social media: Be careful about what you post on social media when you’re traveling. If you’re posting photos and location tags, you’re essentially giving criminals a map to your whereabouts.
10. Keep your valuables safe: When you’re traveling, it’s important to keep your valuables safe. If you’re carrying a lot of cash or valuables, consider using a money belt or hiding them in a safe place.
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