We live in a highly digitally advanced world and although these advances are mostly beneficial, there are still potential security risks, especially when travelling. Without using a VPN, we face numerous safety risks. In this article, you'll learn how to protect yourself when travelling with VPN for multiple devices.
Travel Security Challenges
Using Public Wi-FI
Sharing Devices With Family and Friends
Easily Accessing Private Information
Monitoring Apps
Why Use a VPN for Multiple Devices?
- A VPN protects your data from external access hackers by encrypting your internet traffic and history.
- By using a VPN for multiple devices, you can access content that may be unavailable in your current location. This includes streaming services and some social media apps.
- With a VPN, you can access prices in different countries while shopping online. That includes buying your plane tickets.
- Knowing that your devices and information are safe, you can enjoy your trip without worrying and confidently use public Wi-Fi networks.
Practical Tips for Travel Safety
- Ensure you create separate and complex passwords for all your accounts. You can use a password manager to make the process easy. Constantly update your phone to ensure continued security, as outdated phones are vulnerable to malware.
- Use a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for better security. You'll need two or more authentication methods, like a password and a one-time code that is texted to your phone. Use a face or fingerprint recognition on all your devices and install efficient anti-virus software on all of them.
- Create regular backups of all your important information such as images, documents and videos to external hard drive or secure cloud service. You won't have to worry about losing your data if your device is stolen. You can also use encrypted files to store all the important data you have. There are also lots of encrypted messaging apps that you can download from the app store or Google play store.
- Use an eSIM for your mobile data. It allows you to move between several cell carriers without a physical SIM card so you don't have to depend on public Wi-Fi networks.
- Check your app location permissions carefully. Limit location sharing especially when installing new apps and turn it off when you're not using it. Always read app reviews and only install apps from reliable sources.
- Be careful with sharing photos and videos or your travel itinerary online during your trip. This could make you an easy target for robbery and other forms of attacks.
Wrap Up: Safe Travel is Smart Travel
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We overland. We eat plants and fungi. We live outside as much as possible. We are all connected. A female travel blogger overlanding and writing about ecotourism, ethical and sustainable travel, socially conscious travel and housesitting. An online travel magazine since 2015.
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