Many vacationers enjoy a rest by the pool sipping an exotic drink, miles from home and routine, taking dozens of photos. And some don't waste a minute before posting these snapshots to Facebook, Instagram or other social media.
However, few of them realize that this social activity can get them into serious trouble. It is risky to publish photos of the beach, along with other personal information online, such as future vacation plans, the number of days remaining or even daily habits during the inevitable return.
Burglars' travel diary
"Even though receiving a lot of" Like "and comments on your vacation photos provokes positive emotions, these images clearly indicate to criminals who roam the Internet that there is no one at your place, says Daniel Markuson, privacy expert digital at NordVPN. It is very popular to share your travel plans, activities and places visited in real time via Instagram and Facebook stories, which are brief, fun, and make content available for 24 hours only. So even people who are supposed to be knowledgeable about online privacy sometimes reveal too much, ”adds Daniel Markuson.
A 2018 survey of 2,000 social media users in the UK found that 10% of participants believed they had been robbed because of a post they shared online. Worse, some customers were unable to play their insurance after being robbed when they had indicated on social networks not to be at home. And what is true for the holidays is also true the rest of the year.
Good reflexes
It is therefore necessary to follow some common sense rules to avoid unpleasant surprises. First of all, you have to wait until you are back home before posting photos that show that you were absent. It is best to refrain from posting online when you are away from home. Before publishing anything on the web, it is very important to know with whom the information is shared. It is essential to configure your account so that it is private and that only friends, and not all Internet users, have access to publications.
Then delete personal data, such as home addresses and phone numbers, from profile pages because anyone has access to it. Do not share your location in real time. Never post photos of your passport, airline tickets, or any other document. Finally, it is strongly advised to avoid public Wi-Fi networks, which offer very limited security. Hackers can easily pretend to be a free Wi-Fi hotspot or steal data over unprotected networks.
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