Sharing updates about holiday vacations and other trips is one of the most common social media activities, but it may be a chancy one. Sharing your travel information publicly may be dangerous to your security – someone might plan a robbery based on knowledge of when you won’t be at home.

While it’s generally a good idea to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks, sometimes they’re a necessary evil. If you do have to use one, disconnect them from any Wi-Fi connections when not in use. You never know who (or what) could be connected to a public Wi-Fi network, especially while you’re away from your device.

Some smartphones have an “always on” display feature where they will show the time and date, as well as your notifications, on your screen while the phone is locked. This setting is switched on by default. Having this option on, may allow others to see sensitive information that can show up in your push notifications. […]

Public charging stations may be convenient if you’re running low on battery, but they can be a big security risk. Hackers have been known to set up fake charging stations in an effort to access people’s phone data and install malware. On top of that, it’s easy to forget your phone at a charging station […]

When traveling, try to limit how many devices you take with you. The more devices you take with you, the more devices that can be stolen, meaning a greater chance of your information being stolen right along with it. If possible, keep your devices near you at all times or store them in a safe […]

Having your devices in a carry on bag while traveling makes them more accessible and you’re less likely to lose them or have them stolen. With check bags, you run the risk of your devices  being broken or the airline losing your bag. Better yet, consider having devices like laptops or phones with you in […]