Tips for a Cyber Safe Vacation

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Tips for a Cyber Safe Vacation [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/05/24/Tips-Cyber-Safe-Vacation ] 
05/24/2019 01:45 PM EDT 
Original release date: May 24, 2019

As summer nears, many people will soon be taking vacations. When planning vacations, users should be aware of potential 
rental scams and free vacation ploys. Travelers should also keep in mind risks related to travelling with mobile 
devices.

The Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency (CISA) encourages travelers to review the following suggested tips 
and security practices to keep their vacation cyber safe:


  * Building a Digital Defense Against Vacation Rental Scams [ 
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/oregon-fbi-tech-tuesday-building-a-digital-defense-against-vacation-rental-scams
 ] 
  * Make It a Scam-Free Vacation [ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/05/make-it-scam-free-vacation ] 
  * Travel Tips [ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0046-travel-tips ] 
  * Holiday Traveling with Personal Internet-Enabled Devices [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST11-001 ] 
  * Cybersecurity While Travelling [ 
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Cybersecurity%20While%20Traveling_7.pdf ] 
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