Identity Theft Prevention
Do you think about identity theft when traveling? Here are some simple tips you may or may not know about.
Some of these may bear more investigation, depending on how you travel.
Don’t use public computers for any sensitive actions. That means avoiding internet cafes to look up your bank balances or to pay for your next day trip.
Think about using a password manager. Those are dedicated services for storing and managing your passwords. You might want to look into these if you travel a bunch and access several different sites.
Do you have an anti-theft app on your phone? If so, do you use it?
Many sites have a two-step verification feature if you are logging in from a device different than where you normally log in. Many times a code is sent to your phone if you are using a computer other than your phone or laptop or tablet.
Did you know USB sticks are a great way for spreading viruses? As a security risk, it might be a good idea to avoid them unless you are positive yours is clean.
Which brings me to…do you have everything backed up? Do you keep a copy of your documents in the cloud? Is your phone backed up as well?
Did you know Gmail and Facebook allow you to see any recent activity on your account? If you think your account may be compromised, it would be a good idea to check.
I also wouldn’t suggest letting unknown people use your laptop. Just sayin…
Simple, common sense goes a long way. Travel smart.
