1 in 10 people do nothing to stay secure and private on vacation

Malwarebytes reports survey findings on travelers’ cybersecurity concerns and habits, noting that while many plan to update security software (63%), back up data (53%), and set transaction alerts (56%), a notable minority take no precautions. The piece highlights risks from malvertising during general travel searches, fake Android phishing apps, QR code misuse, and public Wi‑Fi exposure, and recommends practical protections including software and app hygiene, antivirus, VPN, password managers with 2FA, device tracking, and data backups to reduce the chance of scams and credential theft while on vacation.