Digital Safety While Traveling

• Update your software and ensure your device has all the latest security updates.
• Only take clean digital devices with limited sensitive or personal data.
• Do your research - some countries have strict regulations around what is considered acceptable content. Ensure your social media, browser history and downloaded apps won’t cause an issue.
• Lock your devices – ensure you’ve set up unique, complex passwords, PINs or biometric locks on your devices, and consider enabling two-factor authentication, where possible.
• Back up important data files to a secure cloud service or external drive.

• Never post photos of your boarding pass or travel documents.
• Only post information or photos on a destination after you have moved on.
• Avoid taking pictures of government or military buildings and pay attention to signage.
• Ask your friends not to tag you in their pictures.

• If you need to use free Wi-Fi, avoid logging into sensitive accounts, like your banking app.
• Consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs encrypt your internet connection, protecting your data.

• Disable automatic connection on all of your devices.
• If you connect to a rental car, don’t allow it to download your contacts and remember to unpair when you when you return the car.

• Review your account activity and report anything suspicious immediately.
• Consider changing your passwords for accounts you accessed during your trip.
• Run antivirus and security scans on your devices to identify potential threats.

• Avoid public USB charging stations, these can be risky. Instead, use your own charger and adapter.
• Keep your devices safe in your bag when you’re not using them and never leave them unattended.
• Activate tracking features (like Find My Device) so you can locate your device if needed.
• If your device is stolen report it immediately to local authorities and your service provider and remember to remotely lock or wipe your device.

Travel Guard travel insurance plans make it easy to get a quote and purchase. You can do either online at TravelGuard.com or through our service center, which is available at 800-826-5248.