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Mitigating the Risk of Cybercrime While Traveling Abroad

How International Travelers Can Enhance Their Digital Safety Habits

By Dana Hummel, Senior Manager of Digital PR, All About Cookies

Global tourism is reaching pre-pandemic records and many people are eager to embark on a new
adventure. Yet at the same time, incidents of cybercrimes are increasing at a staggering rate.

Reports indicate more than 340 million people were affected by cybercrimes in 2023 – a historical record.
Breaking this down even further, the travel and tourism sector ranks #3 in cyberattack incidents alone.

This leads us to an unfortunate reality. International travelers just want to enjoy some time away from
work. But they’re becoming more vulnerable to cybertheft.

And while the statistics are concerning, cybercriminals aren’t complaining. They can put their feet up and
relax, as hijacking one’s information is getting that much easier.

In fact, a new study by All About Cookies (https://allaboutcookies.org/international-travelers-internet-
safety-survey) shows more than 90% of Americans are engaging in risky tech practices while abroad.

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