Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Travel...Again

A recent study by the Ponemon Institute, which conducts studies in privacy and security, found that at U.S. airports, a reported 10,000 laptops are stolen on a weekly basis. This study which focused on the 36 largest airports showed that of the laptops stolen most had little to no hope to getting recovered. In addition to the 10,000, another over 2,000 laptops are reported stolen from smaller airports around the U.S. weekly.

Only about 35 percent of these reported stolen laptops are returned to the owner. There are ways to help make sure you laptop is secure and makes it with you to your destination. You can always keep it in a case that is strapped to you at all times. If you don’t plan on using it then why not just pack it in your suitcase securely and check it in. However, if you do intend to bring it on board then, as simple as this may sound, don’t leave your bags un-attended at anytime.

These days if it’s not one thing it’s another i.e. airline prices and now airport security again. I would think twice before taking that nap while you wait for your flight to board.

Information provided by: Engadget