How to take a vacation from digital threats

You deserve a relaxing break — especially one where you don’t have to worry about digital security threats and privacy breaches when you’re out of the office. A cybersecurity threat is the last thing you want to deal with on vacation. Aside from the basic settings on your computer and mobile devices, there are a few things you can do to improve your protection.

Check out these top tips to protect yourself from cyberattacks and keep your data safe.

Upgrade to a security suite

Before you travel, you should know if the digital environment of your vacation destination is as safe and secure as your home or office network. With Bitdefender Total Security(Opens in a new window) Suite as your protection, you can travel and stay safe online no matter where you are.

A feature-rich security suite gives you more protection without breaking the bank. Bitdefender Total Security, for example, starts at just $3.33/month. In addition to PCs, Total Security protects multiple operating systems and devices including Android, Windows, Mac and iOS. When you’re traveling and relying more heavily on your phone to check in with your team, it’s important to have all your devices covered.

Pack protective layers

Security suites can be very helpful while on vacation and may lower your alertness. Bitdefender Total Security monitors and blocks all suspicious activity, starting at the network level. Because digital threats are so prevalent, opting for layered protection is the best choice for guaranteed digital protection. A full suite offers a great sense of security so you can put all worries about cheating aside and focus on the pleasure of taking a break.

Another big problem when you’re on the go is getting locked out of your computer by ransomware, a far more complicated problem than losing your room key or forgetting your room safe combo. Bitdefender uses multi-layered protection to prevent ransomware attacks and has recovery tools for worst-case scenarios.

Leverage autopilot and concierge-like features

The best type of security setup is one that effectively monitors for potential threats without being intrusive or slowing down your device. Bitdefender Total Security gives you and your CPU plenty of room with set-it-and-forget-it convenience.

Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or working, another benefit of this security suite is that it analyzes how you’re using your PC and temporarily stops pop-ups or adjusts visual settings accordingly. However, when it’s time to alert you to a potential threat, Total Security sends a quick alert while proactively protecting your device.

Use a VPN on public networks

Airport WiFi, while free and easy to use, is far less secure than your home or office network. Caution is also required in hotels and cafes without internet passwords or weak and/or widely used passwords. When using a public network, always use a secure VPN. Sometimes connecting to a less than ideal network is your only option, but the risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime is too high.

To protect personal data, Bitdefender VPN offers 200 MB of encrypted traffic per day for any device running Windows, Android, macOS and iOS. A VPN encrypts Internet traffic so that outsiders cannot decipher it. In fact, it covers your tracks so hackers can’t find you – even if you’re sitting at the table next to them sipping a latte. In other words, it allows you to fly under the radar.

Gone fishing, not phishing

You definitely don’t want to be stuck in a hotel room and faced with a security breach, but you also don’t want your computer running slower for security scans and updates. Bitdefender Total Security(Opens in a new window) has virtually no impact on your resources as it does most of the work in the cloud. With just one product protecting all your devices for total cybersecurity, you can be assured of a hassle-free vacation.