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Russian Hackers and Spanish Spyware Apps: The latest in FIFA 2018 Cybersecurity News

by The Rysk Group in Risk Management, Technology, Travel. Posted June 21, 2018

June 13: FIFA fans beware: If you attend the World Cup, and plan to take any form of computer or device with you, you are likely to be hacked. In fact, 72% of cybersecurity professionals anticipate an attack during the World Cup, which takes place in Russia over the next month. William Evanina, Director of ...

Understanding Risk Associated with Vaccine-Preventable Diseases While Traveling

by Katherine Harmon in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted May 26, 2018

When it comes to public health, one of the easiest ways to avoid becoming susceptible to disease that is widespread in many populations is to ensure that you’re vaccinated against diseases that are preventable. Authorities can mandate certain vaccine programs to keep their citizens healthy; however, vaccine programs face many challenges. People opt out of ...

Virtual Kidnapping in the US and Mexico

by Jodie Boudaard in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted May 5, 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies in the United States have issued several warnings related to virtual kidnapping in recent months. This extortion technique has become more prevalent in the US and Mexico since 2013, where the number of reported cases has increased substantially. What Is Virtual Kidnapping? In a virtual kidnapping, ...

No one likes a copycat: How to avoid and protect yourself from a spoofed travel website

by Cassie Grenemeier in Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted April 28, 2018

Many people are aware of email phishing schemes fraudsters use to collect personal information from unsuspecting victims. But many haven’t heard of another phishing method used by scammers, often unnoticeable to the naked eye—spoofed websites. This growing problem isn’t reserved for only banking or e-commerce sites. ARC recently reported two business travel agencies have fallen victim to ...

Legal Perspective on the Health, Safety & Security Responsibilities for US Mobile Workforce

by Lauren Cell in Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 21, 2017

Fisher & Phillips LLP attorneys are not only well equipped to assist employers in developing or updating safety and health management programs for employees working domestically, but can also assist employers who are sending employees to work abroad –something that is becoming the norm rather than the exception for United States employers. Often times, employers ...

6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against a Data Breach

by Liz Salkin in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted November 14, 2017

The threat of credit card data breaches and hacks throughout companies is unfortunately becoming more common as the world expands globally and technologically. As a traveler, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not a stranger will gain access to your personal and company information through your credit card or other ...

Real ID Act goes into effect for travelers January 22, 2018

by Mark Dauner in Legal, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 7, 2017

If you have gone through airport security recently, you’ve probably seen these signs posted:Phase 4 of the Real ID act goes into full effect on January 22, 2018, requiring that travelers present a Real ID compliant form of identification when boarding domestic flights. At this point, the majority of state IDs and drivers licenses are ...

Pre-Travel Health Planning Can Help You Avoid Common Issues

by Melissa Dudley in Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted October 26, 2017

Pre-travel health planning is paramount. Travelers can face a variety of health-related threats while traveling abroad from infectious diseases and injury to exacerbating pre-existing medical conditions. Fortunately, many of these issues can be mitigated and even prevented prior to departure. Let’s take a look at some basic and proactive pre-travel health measures you should consider ...

The traveler’s guide to keeping electronic devices secure during international travel

by Mark Dauner in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted October 12, 2017

From the first time I traveled overseas in 1996 to my most recent international trip this past November it’s safe to say that international communication has gotten a little easier. Smartphones, laptops, high-speed wireless networks and wifi have made staying connected to home while you’re abroad a trivial task. Unfortunately that massive leap forward in ...

How to make the most of your airport security experience

by Mark Dauner in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted September 28, 2017

When travelers talk about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), it tends to be negative. “You won’t believe the nightmare I had getting through security this morning,” or “that TSA agent must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Unless you really have nothing better to do, the TSA knows that ...

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