5 Tips to Keep Your Data Secure During Summer Travel Season

Got summer travel plans?

We can never be too careful when it comes to booking and embarking on a trip.

A report by McAfee estimates that 30% of adults have been a victim (or know someone who has) when trying to save money booking travel plans.

Cybercriminals won't think twice about stealing our money, identity or devices for their personal gain.

That's why it's up to us to be proactive and keep safety in mind as we travel.
 
In today's episode you'll learn:

▶️ Why we have to be cognizant of our surroundings when traveling
▶️ How our approach to social media (and what we share) can impact our security
▶️ Why you should never connect to public or unknown networks
▶️ 5 tips to keep your data secure when you travel
▶️ Our buzzword of the day - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

And lots of other insights and stories to inspire secure travel this summer.
 
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Mentioned in this episode:

• 5 Strategies to Protect Your Data if Your Mobile Device is Lost or Stolen

 Calls to Action:

Ready to build your cyber muscles, outsmart cybercriminals and keep things secure while you travel?

Here are three simple actions you can take:

1. Visit our Travel Securely webpage.
2. Learn how to protect your data should it be lost or stolen.
3. We want to hear from you! Have questions about cybersecurity? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback about the podcast? Please share by completing this brief survey.

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