7 precautions to take for online safety while travelling

1. Do not use public wifi networks

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2. Hook yourself up with a VPN

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3. Be more streetwise

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4. Review out-of-office message

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5. Keep your software up to date

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6. Find your own way to get power

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7. Change your passwords

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