Laptop Security Tips For Travelers And Expats
I decided to devote a section to laptop security because so many people have them. Security for laptop computers is important for all who own them. Whether you are a tourist, expat, or business traveler the topic is important and relavant. Most laptop users in the United States can be seen surfing the web or working in coffee shops and parks; however, doing this in foreign countries can be quite dangerous. For example, here in Ecuador I would never walk around with my laptop. It’s a sure way to become a victim of laptop theft. Make sure to password protect your laptop. In the event that it is stolen, criminals will have to crack your password in order to get access. With this said make sure not to sure personal information like social security numbers, your date of birth, or bank records on your laptop. If you do and the laptop stolen before you password protected it, then you could become a victim of identity theft after the criminal illegally uses the information stored. Another good computer security tip is to use a privacy filter for your laptop if you choose to use it public places.
This will prevent others from seeing the information that you have typed onto the screen, a theft technique called
shoulder surfing.
You should be aware that most wireless connections are not very secure. Meaning someone could access the files on your laptop through the wireless connection that you might be using. Furthermore, many tech savvy criminals target locations where they know wireless users frequent in order hack into computers to steal personal information. This is laptop safety information that will hopefully help to ensure laptop security for travelers visiting or expats residing abroad.
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