Recent research by cybersecurity experts at NordPass, together with Saily, suggest your data may be at serious risk.
The team says fake wifi hotspots that allow cybercriminals to steal login details - and, in some cases, access saved credit card information - are on the increase.
Karolis Arbaciauskas, head of product at NordPass, says that “workations” made company accounts more vulnerable than ever, while Saily’s CEO Vykintas Maknickas highlights how travellers often connect to “the first wifi they see” without considering security.
Many holidaymakers rely on airport wifi to check emails, log into airline apps with the same password, or, share streaming accounts.
One recurring pattern is the rise of “workations.” Employees working from beaches ski chalets often connected to company accounts via unsecured networks.
"Families on group trips also frequently admitted to reusing the same password across multiple booking apps to keep it simple,” says Arbaciauskas.
He warns fake wifi hotspots set up in airports, hotels, or even beach cafés can look identical to the real thing. Once you are connected, cybercriminals can monitor traffic and capture login details.
“We’ve seen how travellers lean on quick connections to stay in touch with home, work, or entertainment,” said Maknickas.
“But not all networks are created equal. Choosing a secure, reliable connection can make the difference between a smooth trip and one filled with unexpected cyber troubles.”
Five tips:
# Audit your passwords: Replace any that are weak, reused, or shared over the summer.
# Think twice about wifi: Public hotspots are a hacker’s favourite playground - use mobile data or a VPN.
# Keep accounts personal: Sharing logins may seem harmless, but it weakens your digital defences.
# Secure work accounts: If you worked on the road, reset critical passwords now.
# Use tools that do the heavy lifting: A password manager helps generate and store strong, unique passwords.
# NordPass is a password manager for both business and consumer clients.
Five tips:
# Audit your passwords: Replace any that are weak, reused, or shared over the summer.
# Think twice about wifi: Public hotspots are a hacker’s favourite playground - use mobile data or a VPN.
# Keep accounts personal: Sharing logins may seem harmless, but it weakens your digital defences.
# Secure work accounts: If you worked on the road, reset critical passwords now.
# Use tools that do the heavy lifting: A password manager helps generate and store strong, unique passwords.
# NordPass is a password manager for both business and consumer clients.
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