How to keep criminal hackers from ruining your vacation

There’s a million things to think about when planning a trip – tickets, transportation, socks. While you’ve probably got a section on your packing list for electronics (don’t forget your charger!), you might not have thought about your devices’ security for the trip ahead.

Especially in unfamiliar environments and on public Wi-Fi, it’s important to keep your digital security in mind.

“This all kind of boils down to knowing your surroundings,” said Lysa Myers, security researcher at the cybersecurity firm ESET. “You don’t know who’s on the network with you or what their intentions are, so it’s best to air on the side of caution.”

 ...wherever you're traveling, it's not a bad idea to consider safeguarding your data. Here are eight steps for beefing up digital security both before you go....
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