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Your crash course to digital protection

1 2 Free Internet access? Think again Most people look for free Internet networks in airports and hotels, but unprotected networks can make

3 Using Bluetooth? Don’t forget to disconnect Bluetooth connections are just as sensitive as public Internet networks. Leaving your Bluetooth on makes it easy for others to connect to your device and potentially access your data. Holidays used to be about “disconnecting” and taking a break from everyday routines. Smartphones changed everything: though they have made it easier for us to find our way in foreign lands, take endless holiday snaps, and get information about the best shopping malls and restaurants, it’s important to stay fully digitally protected. The Internet security company Eset has established a list of useful tips to help you stay as safe as possible, even when you’re abroad.

Empty battery? Use your own charger and no one else’s Cable chargers are probably the easiest way for hackers to access data stored on devices. Chargers are usually available at airports, malls, or hotels, but bear in mind that using them may put you at risk of exposing your most personal information.

you vulnerable to hackers and viruses. If you don’t imperatively need to access the Internet, just avoid them.

4 5 Your device is lost/got stolen? Be prepared for the worst Prepare yourself for the eventuality that you may need to locate your device in case it has been either lost or stolen. If you are using Android, you can do so via Google Find My Device, and if you have an iPhone, use the “Find my iPhone” feature by accessing your iCloud. You can then try and locate your device yourselves, or with the help of local police.

Keeping a copy of your passport?

On secured platforms only In this modern age, having a digital copy of your passport in secure cloud storage is essential. That way, you know that you can always access it and that nobody else can.

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ATMOSPHERE SEPTEMBER 2022