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Traveling to another country to meet that special someone or
marry your fiancée is an exciting time; you may not be thinking
of how to secure your network or what to watch out for at the
internet cafes take a look at the tips I have for you. Contact our
office if you would like to start the process for a
fiancée or spousal visa before you go to be totally prepared, I
will be happy to answer questions and help you get started. Cynthia
1. Use Secure Wi-Fi
and “https” Whenever Possible
If you’re connecting to a wireless network, maybe looking for
information about a
CR1 marriage visa or
k1 visa requirements be it at a café or your hotel lobby, it
should be password-protected to prevent unauthorized persons from
accessing the network. You can also ask the venue if they have
encryption enabled for their wireless router, which provides an
extra layer of defense. If you plan to log in to your online
accounts or enter sensitive credit card information over Wi-Fi, make
sure the website URLs begin with “https,” indicating that they
encrypt your data during transmission.
2. Consider Tracking
or “Find Me” Apps for Your Digital Devices
Computers, tablets and smartphones are popular theft targets due
to their high resale value, but you can equip them with 21st century
anti-theft protection. Choose from a variety of apps that allow you
to track and potentially recover your devices in the event of theft.
Some apps take photos of the perpetrator, geo-locate the stolen
devices or even allow you to remotely log in to the devices.
3. Don’t Broadcast
Your Absence on Social Media
Announcing your travel plans on a social media account can clue
potential thieves to an opportunity to raid your vacant home. This
threat is especially magnified if your social media accounts are
public. Don't do this: Ex: I am leaving for Russia to meet my
fiancee, I will be with her for two weeks.
4. Log Out Of Public
Computers
If you check your email at an Apple store or Internet café while
on vacation, remember to sign out of your online accounts when
you’re done. Simply closing the browser window is not enough – some
accounts may keep you logged in. Therefore, the next person who
tries to log in to their own email or social networking account will
have full access to yours.
5. Consider Leaving
Your Laptop At Home
If you’re thinking about packing your work computer, remember it
may contain sensitive information. Border agents have sweeping
search powers upon country reentry, and have the power to search and
copy the contents of your smartphone or computer. Depending on the
device’s information, maybe it’s best to leave it at home.
6. Monitor Your
Financial Statements In Real Time
A daily check of your credit card and bank account while
traveling can’t hurt. Tourists are often prominent targets for
fraud; therefore, daily monitoring can help target suspicious
activity (like double-charges) right away. However, remember to only
check these sensitive financial accounts using a secure Internet
connection.
7. Password-Protect
Your Devices
Your devices and the data they contain are more vulnerable when
you are on the road or visiting an unfamiliar place. If you have
sensitive information on your digital devices such as medical
records, password-protect or even encrypt sensitive files for
further protection. If your devices are stolen, you’ll have peace of
mind knowing your data is safe.
8. Lock Sensitive
Documents/Devices In Your Hotel Room Safe
If the place at which you’re staying doesn’t offer a safe, then
securely carry them on your person.
9. Cameras Are
At-Risk Too
Your smartphone and laptop aren’t the only devices with personal
data. The cameras can automatically uploaded pictures to your online
account from other people that won't be your photos. This actually
happened: The new camera owners had unwittingly uploaded their
family vacation photos to my online account via the camera’s
Wi-Fi-enabled memory card.
10. Check Your
Privacy Settings Before Sharing Vacation Photos
When you return from your travels, it may be tempting to
immediately upload your vacation photos to your social networking
account, but take a minute to review your privacy settings
beforehand. That photo of you taking tequila shots at the poolside
bar could end up in the network feed of your boss or a future
employer.
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