Travel Cyber Safety

Before you depart, activate this feature so you can locate the device, erase its data remotely, or disable it if it ends up in the wrong hands.

When you’re booking flights or hotels online, be careful not to fall prey to counterfeit third‑party portals. The safest route is to reserve directly on the airline’s or hotel’s official website. Stick with well‑known booking sites and double‑check their legitimacy by reading reviews. Always confirm the site’s URL matches the legitimate domain, and treat any offer that looks “too good to be true” with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Avoid sending sensitive data or completing payments over open, unsecured Wi‑Fi. Instead, protect your connection by routing traffic through a trusted VPN service or by turning your phone into a private hotspot so you can browse safely.

Keep your gadgets close to you at all times. In a hotel, the safest bet is to stash them in the room’s safe. While you’re at an airport lounge or a coffee shop, never leave your phone or tablet exposed to strangers as you step away for a restroom break or to grab another drink.

Remember, just as “stranger danger” warns us in the physical world, it’s equally relevant in the digital realm.

Planning routes or discovering new sights is easier with map tools, but those same features can inadvertently reveal where you are—photos even carry GPS tags. Disable location services whenever you don’t need them.