Useful Cyber Tips for Travelers

Before you go

1. Look out for fake flight and hotel websites
2. Obtain specific pre-travel country risk assessments
3. Do not take unnecessary identification or credit cards
4. Sanitize your laptop, telephone If you can do without the device, Do Not Take It!
5. If possible bring a loaner device instead of your work or personal devices

During your stay

1. Do not enter sensitive information (credit cards, bank accounts, passwords, online shopping) while connected to wireless hotspots or other unsecured networks.
2. Ensure HTTPS is enabled for all web browsing, particularly when using Wi-Fi hotspots such as in airports, hotels, or Internet cafes.
3. Keep portable equipment, such as phones, laptops, and flash drives, secure and locked when unattended.
4. Do not connect unfamiliar USB sticks or other devices to your computer or phone as they may contain malware.
5. Disable broadcast services like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS when not needed.
6. Use a virtual private network VPN
7. Be careful with physical copies of important documents
8. Stay mindful with checked baggage and airport security

When you get home

1. Do not use electronic devices (e.g., thumb drives, hard drives, cameras) received as gifts while traveling.
2. Do not copy sensitive information onto a computer that has been abroad and has not been wiped upon return.
3. Change all your passwords
4. Report any unusual circumstances
5. Clear your Internet browser
6. Review banking and credit card statements for unauthorized transactions
7. Scan devices for unusual activities with the help of your IT support professional