With peak travel season about to start, scammers are preparing to target unwary travellers. For this reason, it’s important travellers take care of their personal information when making bookings and travelling. Specialist investigator Mike Bolhuis from Specialised Security Services (SSS) warns that with the coming school holidays and peak travel season, it is critical people be even more vigilant.
SSS not only investigates violent crimes, serious economic crimes and cyber crimes but also focuses on crime prevention by educating the public on proactive, personal safety measures. “When planning to travel, you must prioritise cyber security to protect your personal information and mitigate potential risks,” he says. To help protect you when making travel plans or travelling, Bolhuis shares the following tips.
Use strong, unique passwords The security expert advises travellers to create strong, unique passwords for each online account, and to refrain from using the same password across multiple sites. “Consider employing a reliable password manager to store and manage your passwords securely.” Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Bolhuis also recommends you activate 2FA on all your accounts whenever possible as this additional layer of security requires a second form of verification beyond your password.
Update software and apps When it comes to your apps, he says it is imperative to ensure all your devices, including smartphones and laptops, have the latest updates .
