Hacked holiday! How an “airport selfie” can ruin your vacation

More online privacy on your vacation with NordVPN 🌴​ 🚀 Connect in seconds Get the NordVPN deal today 👉 https://content.nordvpn.com/41JjH3v *** Taking a selfie before vacation can get you into serious trouble or at least ruin your well-deserved rest. Stay tuned to learn how vacation hacks work and most importantly — how to avoid them. *** 🔔 Subscribe to get the latest content: ► WATCH THE WHOLE SERIES ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOgigVyVjMc&list=PLl5pF81orD_2i-YLoK_-l4Vg1DeNuQ7w8 Contents: 00:00 Intro 00:37 How hackers exploit stolen data 02:11 How to avoid being hacked *** #LifeIsBetterOnTheBeach, #VacationModeOn, #BeBackNever… Did you know that before getting all the vacation-post envy comments on social media, you can get hacked? We explore how someone can get hacked during a vacation by simply revealing too much on social media. One “airport selfie” can be more than enough! So fasten your seatbelts and stay tuned. According to a recent study, about 85% percent of world wanderers are worried about being hacked while traveling! No wonder, because oversharing is not caring, especially online. An image of your boarding pass ticket or passport photo can get you in big trouble even before the plane takes off. A tiny detail like a flight ticket barcode in the corner of a photo is enough opportunity for the bad guys to take action. Hackers can scan it and use it for further exploits and find out passengers’ details like their full name, reservation number, and even contact information. Let’s explore what these bad guys can do with the stolen data. While you are working on a tan under those palm trees, fraudsters can get into your account, steal your travel mileage points, or change your flight details. But what if you are not a frequent flier? In some cases, hackers have pretended to be an airline representative and called travelers asking for credit card details to confirm a return flight. A cybercriminal can also gather information about their victim on social media and then call an airline, pretending to be the traveler themselves. A hacker who has provided boarding pass information and other valuable data can trick travel agency or airline company representatives into sharing more information. So after creating a profile of their victims, cybercriminals can sell data on the dark web, steal victims’ identity, and commit worse crimes, like opening credit card accounts in their name and making unauthorized purchases. How’s that for an airport selfie? But not everything is as bad as that first-degree sunburn. Consider following these few golden rules: Leave those mouthwatering moments for later, and post photos after the vacation – or at least make sure your social media account is set to private. Never share personal information, like your home address and telephone number, on social media profiles because anyone can see it. Forget sharing your location when you update your status. Cafes, shops, or even hotels offer free, unsecured Wi-Fi networks. So hackers may position themselves as a Wi-Fi hotspot and then use malicious software to steal your personal data. Consider using NordVPN when connecting to unsecured networks. And most importantly, never share photos of your flight tickets or passport. *** 📌OUR SOCIAL MEDIA 📱 🔵FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NordVPN/ 🔵INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nordvpn/ 🔵TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nordvpn 🔵TWITTER: https://twitter.com/NordVPN #cybersecurity #onlineprivacy #donttrythisathome