When staying in a hotel or studying in a library, be mindful of how you use publicly accessible computers. There’s no telling who accessed these PCs or how safe they may be. Don’t log in to any personal accounts or input any sensitive information – public computers may be infected with keylogging malware designed to […]

It’s best to limit the devices you take with you on trips to a minimum. Whether it be a smartphone, tablet or computer, any one of these devices could expose your personal information if it’s misplaced or falls into the wrong hands. If you can’t bring it with you, tablets and computers are best left […]

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 […]