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In recent years, we have had to learn to live with the growing number of cyber threats we are exposed to online. Cyber-organized crime groups have relied on techniques such as phising to try to gain our trust and, subsequently, steal our personal and banking data. A scenario that has forced us to stay alert to any warning signs.
When we are abroad, exposure to these threats is even greater since any WiFi network or USB-C cable can be more than enough for malware to install itself on our device. Aware of this situation, we have compiled a series of tips to help you ensure your security and privacy at all times, even when traveling to countries millions of kilometers away, where the number of threats increases exponentially.
Update your devices' operating system
Contrary to popular belief, with each update of our operating system it doesn't just include new features. Additionally, they bring important security improvements that make our devices more protected against any type of vulnerability.
Before you travel, we recommend checking for any pending updates on your smartphone, computer, and any other devices you plan to bring with you. If you can't install these updates during the day because you can't be without service, you can always schedule them to be carried out overnight.
Be very careful with the WiFi networks you connect to
In a WiFi network Hotel, airport, and train station WiFi networks can be tempting to fill the typical idle hours we have during a layover. Regardless of whether they are public or require a password, as is often the case in many cafes, they pose a danger to all the information we have on the devices we connect with, due to the large amount of malware concentrated on them.
Alternatively, we recommend that you purchase a Blink eSIM. so you can connect without taking any risks from almost any country. With an flat rate of €3.50 per daywe will have internet at maximum speed on our devices. Additionally, since they are valid for 24 months, we will be able to use them on all our trips, making them the perfect companion for any frequent traveler.
Use a VPN
By combining the previous recommendations with a VPN, we will be minimizing the chances of our privacy and the security of our devices being compromised.
VPNs are responsible for encrypting and securing all the information that travels through our connections. All the traces we leave online are redirected through a secure server, thus protecting all our online activity.
There is a wide variety of VPNs on the market, both free and paid, so we recommend that you analyze each one until you find the one that best suits your needs.
Enable two-factor authentication
Most of the banking institutions, social media platforms, and email clients allow you to enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security. If you activate this feature on all your accounts, you will not only have to enter a password to access them, but you will also have to enter a code that will be sent to you via SMS or through any other application
In this way, the applications ensure that the people trying to access the accounts are the rightful owners. This prevents unauthorized access that may occur after a password breach or if we've connected to a WiFi network without being sufficiently protected.
Be cautious with the QR codes you scan
One of the scams that have grown the most in recent months have been those that occur through QR codes fake QR codes. In recent years, we have become accustomed to scanning QR codes in restaurants, public transportation services, and countless other places. This situation has led the police to issue several warnings about their risks.
It is likely that the city we are visiting uses these codes to access various services, such as public bike rentals. If someone has replaced these codes with fraudulent ones, we may be downloading any type of virus after scanning them. When in doubt, avoid scanning them and look for an alternative.
Online scams are a daily occurrence, but if we follow the tips mentioned in this article and purchase a Blink eSIM, we will be significantly reducing the chances of falling victim to them due to carelessness.
