Traveling comes with a wide variety of preparations from both personal and professional aspects. While some consider it vacation, many continue to work on the excursion to ensure that they are up to speed and clued in on the current updates with work. However, foreign servers could cause unexpected problems for travelers, so we at Cynexlink feel it is important that users be aware of the risks involving a trip abroad.
Before embarking on your travels, back up your data and information. In the unfortunate occurrence that your device is compromised, you will have a much easier time reinstating your data and continuing where you ultimately left off. Secondly, turn off file sharing and print sharing features just before confirming that anti-spyware is installed and activated.
Once your journey has begun, continuously clear your internet browser at the end of each use: delete history files, caches, cookies, and temporary internet files. If using public wifi, do not visit any sites that require credentials, including social media and various banking sites. Avoid popups and innocently clinking foreign links that could infect your device.
Finally, upon your return, change and update all passwords and login information. This crucial step will allow you to reinstate the safety of your accounts and begin your arrival home on a clean slate.
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