Prevent your smartphone from putting you at risk while on holiday

[Retro]

There's some good advice in this article, well worth a read, even if you're not going on holiday.

There’s no doubt that mobile phones have made trips abroad more convenient. From apps that store boarding passes to mobile banking and online restaurant reservations, they can simplify holiday admin and make it easier to navigate tricky language barriers. But technological advances have benefited thieves and cyber criminals too – and using a phone on holiday could put users at risk of data theft, burglaries and more.

How your mobile phone is putting you at risk on holiday

There’s no doubt that mobile phones have made trips abroad more convenient. From apps that store boarding passes to mobile banking and online restaurant reservations, they can simplify holiday admin and make it easier to navigate tricky language barriers. But technological advances have...

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[Tiffany]

It's not enough that you can't be walking around with your phone in hand while you're on vacation, because thieves will swipe it out of your hand from their motorcycle, and that you have to put your backpack in front of you to prevent pick-pocket theft, but now you have to worry about your data risk.