With many Brits returning from their summer holidays, a tech expert has warned about the risks of keeping certain apps on their devices.
When you’re on holiday, enjoying yourself is the main goal. However, it’s important to be aware of the risks posed by cybercriminals who may attempt to steal your money or personal information.
Here, Sam Crawford, a tech expert from by Crawford, reveals a common mistake that many travellers make and what holidaymakers must do straight away when they get back — and it’s about deleting some apps.
“When you get back from your trip, it’s a good idea to tidy up your digital space,” Sam advises.
“For instance, get rid of the apps you only used for your trip, like the ones for checking train times or booking tickets.
Don’t forget to delete those taxi or bike rental apps, as they have your location data, and even your travel history.
You might also want to delete event apps if you visited a museum or attraction or any other local apps, like apps used for communication with locals you don’t normally use,” the expert tells YCB.
Next, Sam also recommends deleting any currency conversion apps, as they might have stored financial information or access to your spending habits.
“The fewer apps you have, the less likely a hacker is to steal your personal or payment information.
Then, over the following weeks, monitor your credit card statements and any unusual activity concerning your credit or identity.
While you’re checking your accounts, you might as well change your passwords while you’re at it,” concludes the expert.
