Security
Safe Computing Tips
The gadgets we travel with and rely on, be they laptops, smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, or thumb drives, add a certain amount of risk to our travels as well.
Many people fail to take basic precautions, such as password protecting all devices in order to minimize exposure in the event of loss or theft.
Make sure your laptop or tablet has both a power-on password and a hard drive password. If …
Safe Computing for Business Travelers
Recently, we looked at the problem of “evil twins,” hot spots that seem legitimate but are operated by a hacker that are increasingly popping up in public and semi-public spaces including hotels, airports, and conference venues.
This month we look at other risks.
Hotels are a prime target for laptop thieves; look at any unoccupied meeting room, replete with laptops, and you’ll understand why. But the loss of a $2000 laptop may …
Security Alert: Is Your Smartphone Vulnerable?
Is your smartphone secured or was a password too much of a bother? Think about what’s stored in your phone, including contact lists, e-mail messages, documents, proposals, spreadsheets, and presentations – many of which could be confidential.
Smartphones are much easier to lose track of than a laptop; they are also much more likely to be damaged or stolen. Many don’t have remote wipe capabilities, a security feature popularized by Research …
Wi-Fi Alert for Business Travelers
The free Wi-Fi hotspot you just logged into in the hotel lobby to read your e-mail, conduct your banking, or read the news wasn’t necessarily a nice amenity provided by the hotel. In fact, it might have been operated by the well-dressed gentleman sitting beside the potted palm. While you sent your confidential proposal, he was collecting people’s credit cards numbers, user names, and passwords, all while enjoying the ambiance …
