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There’s nothing more frustrating than road tripping and losing signal, just to find that the rest of your carmates have signal. This is because some carriers have extensive tower coverage, while others do not.

Sometimes the idea behind travel is to disconnect from the digital world. But in many instances you'll want to be able to go online while you travel, whether it's to do business, keep in touch with the folks back home, or to be prepared for emergency situations.

Remember having to hunt for an electrical outlet at the airport?   Now many boarding areas have USB ports built into their seats, but federal authorities urge travelers to avoid plugging in, at least directly.  “Hackers can install malware at USB ports (we’ve been told that’s called “juice/port jacking”),” the Transportation Safety Administration posted on Facebook this spring. “So, when you’re at an airport do not plug your phone directly into a USB port. Bring your TSA-compliant power brick or battery pack and plug in there.”   Here’s what else travelers should know before their next flight.

While airport Wi-Fi has improved, Eric Plam, President at SIMO, a global mobile connectivity device company, said it is still public, making it vulnerable. Official networks can be mimicked or compromised.

There are charging stations just about everywhere these days. A new warning from TSA suggests bad actors could be using the guise of convenience to steal your information. Eric Plam, an expert in internet security, shares some tips to keep your information private.

There are charging stations just about everywhere these days. A new warning from TSA suggests bad actors could be using the guise of convenience to steal your information. Eric Plam, an expert in internet security, shares some tips to keep your information private.

There are charging stations just about everywhere these days. A new warning from TSA suggests bad actors could be using the guise of convenience to steal your information. Eric Plam, an expert in internet security, shares some tips to keep your information private.

Growing up in Rome, I’ve naturally spent a lot of time around tourists. After all, the Eternal City is one of the world’s most popular cities, and I’ve gotten used to sharing my home with the millions who visit it every year. That said, it's easy to spot the first-timers when I'm out and about, as they're usually making the same packing mistakes over and over again.

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — While airport Wi-Fi has improved, Eric Plam, President at SIMO, a global mobile connectivity device company, said it is still public, making it vulnerable. Official networks can be mimicked or compromised. He said if you are logging into bank accounts or sensitive information, public Wi-Fi, whether it’s at the gym, a coffee shop, or the airport, is never the safest choice.  These scams by hackers who target public Wi-Fi networks in airports typically fall into a category known as “evil twin” attacks or “man-in-the-middle attacks. “

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — While airport Wi-Fi has improved, Eric Plam, President at SIMO, a global mobile connectivity device company, said it is still public, making it vulnerable. Official networks can be mimicked or compromised. He said if you are logging into bank accounts or sensitive information, public Wi-Fi, whether it’s at the gym, a coffee shop, or the airport, is never the safest choice. These scams by hackers who target public Wi-Fi networks in airports typically fall into a category known as “evil twin” attacks or “man-in-the-middle attacks."