I Don’t Travel Without These Online Safety Tools and Tricks

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Over the years, my travel checklist has grown from simply making sure I’ve packed all the essentials — that flight neck pillow is a must — to having a dedicated list of cybersecurity practices I follow before, during and after every trip.

The online threat landscape has evolved, and so have the tactics cybercriminals use to target unsuspecting travelers. That means we also need to be more mindful about staying safe online while we’re away from home.

After all, while having a password stolen or a bank account compromised is never a pleasant experience, being in a foreign city or country when it happens comes with a unique set of challenges. Losing access to your finances, documents, travel bookings or important accounts while you’re miles away from home can quickly wreck a trip.

I’ve put together this guide, drawing on my years of experience as a security- and privacy-conscious...

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