Travel Tip 3
The real theft can start after they take your phone
Travel Tip 3
The real theft can start after they take your phone
Organized criminals and pick-pockets frequently target high-net-worth individuals, stealing their mobile phones for immediate access to valuable digital accounts. Your phone may contain banking apps, password managers, cryptocurrency wallets, email accounts, digital boarding passes, photographs, smart home access, and identity documents that could enable a cybercriminal to commit widescale fraud.
Warning signs you’re at risk of mobile phone theft
- Crowding near airport security, luggage carousels, or busy tourist attractions
- A sudden distraction such as a drink being spilt or someone asking for directions
- Constantly checking your phone for directions, taking photos, or checking travel details can make you careless
- Someone is paying more attention to you than the surroundings
BlackCloak’s cybersecurity travel tips
- Enable Face ID or fingerprint authentication on your mobile device
- Use a strong passcode rather than a simple four-digit PIN for private accounts
- Enable Find My Device features before traveling
- Know how to remotely lock or erase your phone if it’s stolen