SURFING the internet can help pass the time in departure lounges while waiting for a flight.
And, federal officials have revealed how travelers can enjoy scrolling through their social media feeds while also keeping safe.
Airports across the US, small and large, may offer public Wi-Fi services, but passengers should think twice about connecting to them.
Transportation Security Administration officials have warned about the risks public networks pose.
“Do not ever enter any sensitive info while using unsecure WiFi,” they said in a Facebook post.
Travelers thinking about buying online items while sitting in departure lounges should not use public Wi-Fi to make their purchases.
They should always have their 4G or 5G networks enabled.
This can be done via pushing a button on their cell phones or toggling their mobile data switch.
“In this technology age, cybersecurity has never been more important,” the TSA has warned.
Cybersecurity experts have recommended travelers should use their hotspot.
“You will know the name of that network since you made it, and you can put a strong password that only you know on it to connect,” Brian Callahan, of the Rensselaer Cybersecurity Collaboratory at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, told CNBC.
Security experts have also warned that public Wi-Fi networks might be unstable.
Travelers who think they’ve connected to an unsafe network should disconnect.
“Then immediately change your passwords,” Eric Plam, the CEO of SIMO, told USA Today.
Cybersecurity experts suggested that a virtual private network – VPN – can provide an extra layer of security.
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More than 3.5 million people are set to take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend.
And, TSA bosses have warned passengers to be vigilant when using charging points inside airports.
This is because cybercriminals can install devices in USB ports that risk potentially draining data.
Officials have dubbed the scheme “juice jacking”.
But, passengers can avoid falling foul by using a battery pack that’s compliant with TSA rules.
Lithium packs with 100 watt hours or less can be carried in a carry-on baggage.
Southwest chiefs have recently rolled out a rule forcing passengers to have portable charging devices in plain sight when being used.
Travelers will no longer be allowed to store devices in bags or their overhead luggage.
“Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of its customers and employees,” bosses say.
Travelers have been warned about the risks of using public networksGettyFour tips to avoid juice jacking
The FCC has shared tips that can help
Use AC power outlets that can help you avoid any potential risks – be sure to pack AC, car chargers, and your own USB cables with you when traveling. Carry an external battery. Consider carrying a charging-only cable, which prevents data from sending or receiving while charging, from a trusted supplier. If you plug your device into a USB port and a prompt appears asking you to select “share data” or “trust this computer” or “charge only,” always select “charge only.” Read More Details
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