For Immediate Release:
Dateline: Boston,
MA
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Many years ago when you were on vacation, before Facebook, Instagram and Twitter were invented (assuming you were an adult then), you had a great time, right? You weren’t “connected,” because there was no social media to be connected with.  If today you can’t imagine being disconnected from social media while on vacation, ask yourself how this can be, if years ago, you never missed what had not yet been invented.
And what about constantly checking e-mail while on vacation? Or constantly perusing various websites with your mobile while at the beach? Intel did a recent study: - 55% of Americans can’t disconnect while vacationing.
- Two-thirds actually wanted to disconnect (detox), but less than half actually did so.
- But when they did disconnect, 88% reported feeling okay about it and connecting better with travel mates.
Motivation to Detox - Know that cybercrooks are banking that vacationers do not disconnect.
- Vacationers are especially vulnerable when they use public Wi-Fi, as cyberthieves can “snoop” on login entries and steal login information (such as to your bank, or get your credit card number when you online shop at the coffee house).
- Can’t stay away from your e-mail when vacationing? Cybercrooks can gain access here, too.
- Though installation of a virtual private network will prevent cyber snooping, it won’t prevent shoulder surfing, or thieves using high powered cameras to capture what you’re doing across the coffee house.
- Of course, your devices should have security software that’s always updated.
- Your devices should be password-protected as well.
- Before embarking on your vacation (and not a few days before, but a few weeks before), practice disconnecting for 24 hours. If you must check your e-mail daily for business purposes, at least practice disconnecting from social media for 24, even 48 hours. Can you do it?
- Can you stay off your mobile device while waiting at the dentist’s office or at the motor vehicle agency?
- These “home” practice sessions can help you overcome withdrawal symptoms of not checking Twitter, Facebook or e-mail every 10 minutes.
Robert Siciliano CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com, personal security and identity theft expert and speaker is the author of 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Your Identity Was Stolen. See him knock’em dead in this identity theft prevention video. About the Author
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