Always go direct to the source and book with reputable companies.Ĭonnect with caution: Be cautious when connecting to public Wi-Fi while on vacation and make sure the Wi-Fi is secure and attached to a trusted source. Think before clicking: Cybercriminals use phishing emails or fake sites to lure people into clicking links that could lead to malware.
Here's how security leaders can protect themselves and their employees while traveling: The relaxed attitude also applies to the kids, with 39% of parents saying they’re either less vigilant when it comes to monitoring their children’s internet use while on vacation or only do so when at home. Of course, it’s not just adults that use the internet while traveling, with 62% of respondents saying that their children spend time online, too.
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Whether it’s connecting to Wi-Fi networks even though they look a bit suspicious (22%), using a free USB charging port at an airport or train station (26%), or leaving their Netflix account logged in after checking out of their accommodation (17%), significant numbers of people have engaged in activities that could put them at increased risk of crime while traveling. Despite this, 48% admitted to being less security conscious when on holiday. In total, 61% of people are more concerned about digital threats than physical ones, such as being pickpocketed, and 85% of adults hold either some or high concern around their identity being compromised as part of their travel. Of this portion, 7% entered passport information and 11% provided other personally identifiable information to a fake website. Travel scams can take many forms, with the research finding 14% of all adults have been tricked into making payments through fraudulent platforms and 18% have had their identity stolen when booking online. However, travel seekers need to stay vigilant to avoid falling for a scam. In today’s economic environment, adults are more likely to seek out a bargain deal online (56%), move quickly to snap up a deal (45%), try a new booking site (35%) and even a new destination (36%), in order to save money. With 94% of people booking travel online this year, it can be easy to get lured into a deal that’s too good to be true. With inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, the research reveals new concerns for leisure-seekers who, in their quest for a good deal, may be more likely to fall for a scam.
Sixty-two percent of all vacationers will travel domestically this year and 42% will do so internationally. Thirty-four percent of those who had money stolen have lost over $1,000 before their trip has even begun, while 66% lost up to $1,000. The research reveals 30% of adults have fallen victim or know someone who has fallen victim to an online scam while trying to save money when booking travel. With summer approaching, travel safety was analyzed in a report by McAfee Corp.
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