Sam Crawford, a tech expert at by Crawford, issued a warning to Brits as they jet off on their summer holidays, as cybercriminals are always on the prowl Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters With summer in full swing, Brits are flying off to exotic locations to soak up some sun. But beware. Sam Crawford, a tech expert at by Crawford , has a word of warning for holidaymakers about phone security, as cybercriminals are always on the prowl.
"When you get back from your trip, it's a good idea to tidy up your digital space," he advised. "The fewer apps you have, the less likely a hacker is to steal your personal or payment information." Post-holiday, Crawford recommends a digital declutter, urging tourists to scrub any extraneous apps from their devices especially those used exclusively while traveling, such as local travel services or apps with location tracking capabilities.
These might seem trivial, but Crawford points out they're anything but. App tracking can result in companies leveraging or selling your data for tailored advertising. Additionally, dormant apps may still pose a security risk if they aren't properly defended against cyber threats.
Such vulnerabilities could expose sensitive information like bank details or personal data. Crawford added: "You might also want to delete event apps.