Travel documents can be at risk of theft even when physically secure. A report from NordVPN reveals common vulnerabilities such as electronic copies being susceptible to malware and hacked travel websites exposing scanned documents. Additionally, fraudulent sites trick individuals into providing personal information, while unsecured cloud storage may lead to document exposure through advanced search techniques. Physical loss of documents can also present opportunities for criminals to resell them on the dark web, emphasizing the importance of secure document handling and storage methods.
Info-stealers can target electronic copies of sensitive travel documents on mobile devices. Hackers may introduce malware to retrieve those files, posing significant risks.
Compromised travel websites lead to vulnerabilities. Hacked servers can allow criminals access to scanned documents, which are then sold on the dark web.
Fraudulent travel sites deceive users with legitimate-looking pages. Effective phishing techniques can trick travelers into revealing personal information.
Unsecured cloud storage poses dangers if file permissions are loose. Criminals may use advanced search techniques, like Google dorking, to find exposed travel documents.
Collection
[
|
...
]