INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SAFETYTRAVEL SAFETY

UNM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL UNM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS

Meet With The Manager Of Industrial Security For:

Country-specific threat information

Export Control Precautions

Updated travel warnings

Laptop/cell phone security recommendations

Personal Safety

Protect research and identity theft

Important Travel WebsitesImportant Travel Websites

U.S. Department of State http://www.state.gov/ World Wide Caution http://

travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov Global Incident Map http

://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/ Current events http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ Allowed prescriptions overseas Check with Embassy Etiquette Tips http://

www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/country-profiles.html

TRAVEL PREPARATION I TRAVEL PREPARATION I • If staying in foreign country for 7+ days,

notify in-country US embassy (STEP)

• Only deal with authorized agents when exchanging money

• Beware of ATM Skimmers

New ATM Skimmers Connect To The Card Reader Via A Nearly Invisible Hole

- Use ATM’s located inside banks or businesses

- Pull on card slot for indications of false faceplate

Hiding the PIN pad with your free hand is imperative

Advise bank and cc companies of travel

- Ensure your ATM card works in country where you are traveling

- Routinely check your bank account

Photocopy documents to carry on person• If hotel asks you to surrender your passport during your

stay, request a receipt

TRAVEL PREPARATION IITRAVEL PREPARATION II•- Leave copy of itinerary with family and/or co-workers - DO NOT post on Facebook while you are traveling. If home is burglarized while you are away and your insurance company determines you posted that you were traveling they may not file your claim.

Do not take expensive jewelry RFID cards Prepare Last Will and Testament Home security - Stop mail and newspaper delivery

Remove unneeded items from wallet and purse Ensure you can take your prescriptions overseas

Travel InsuranceTravel InsuranceCoverage from your U.S. health insurance

is unpredictable and varies from country to country

Travel Insurance is inexpensive (between $1-$4 daily)

Coverage:Evacuation due to natural disaster or civil unrestReturn home in case of medical emergencyRepatriationTheft of passport or walletOther unexpected events

http://www.medexglobal.com/Individuals/Products/TravMedAbroad.aspx

https://hthtravelinsurance.com/

AIRPORT SECURITYAIRPORT SECURITY• Avoid wireless computer networks 400% increase in virus’ fromWiFi connections

Dangers of Public Wi-Fi: http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/12237/4145035?title=science_technology - Never use passwords on unsecured Wi-Fi http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0014-tips-using-public-wi-fi-networks - Mobile charging stations stealing data and uploading malware http://www.techhive.com/article/238499/charging_stations_may_be_juice_jacking_data_from_your_cellphone.html

• Customs - Double check bags for missing or new contents - If laptop is taken out of your sight, beware of virus or data theft• Sensitive Conversations - Innocent conversations can wander into sensitive areas • Stay awake, secure items, don’t trust stranger to watch your luggage

LOCAL AREA LOCAL AREA CONSIDERATIONS ICONSIDERATIONS ISafe Havens - US Embassies/Consulates;

police station; businesses with lobbies If you are being followed do not approach or

confrontCarry wallet/passport in FRONT pocket• Avoid tap water, ice cubes, street vendor food Never leave food or drink unattended

LOCAL AREA LOCAL AREA CONSIDERATIONS IICONSIDERATIONS II

Photography - Unless granted permission, don’t photograph

government buildings, holy sites, police, military bases or personnel

Clothing - Mimic the locals clothing, no risqué clothing,

no T-shirts with slogans - Some countries forbid camouflageStay away from protests/demonstrations/large

crowdsDo not accept packages from strangers

VEHICLE SECURITYVEHICLE SECURITYLeading Cause of Death Overseas

Car/Pedestrian Accidents•Check your destinations road safety on travel.state.gov

•Rent vehicles from reputable businesses

•Keep doors locked while driving or parked

•Leave no items in plain view inside car interior

•Don’t allow gas tank to drop below half full

•Familiarize yourself with local area driving laws

•Have detailed street maps to and from hotel

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION/CRIME PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION/CRIME

Ask hotel front desk to call you a taxi – do not flag one down on the street

- American citizens have been robbed or

kidnapped by independent taxi drivers

- Cheat you in fares leaving you no recourse

• Pickpockets love tourists - Be observant on public transportation and in

crowded public areas

- Your tablets and smartphones are hot commodity

HOTEL SECURITYHOTEL SECURITYThere is no expectation of privacyThere is no expectation of privacy

DO’SWhen leaving room, leave:

◦ TV/radio on ◦ Do not disturb

sign ◦ Light on◦ Drawers/closet

closed◦ Utilize safe

DON’TSOpen door for unordered food/requests

Leave valuables unsecured

Enter room if it appears room was disturbed during your absence

THE NEW GLOBAL MOBILE THREAT THE NEW GLOBAL MOBILE THREAT USE SAME PRECAUTIONS ON A MOBILE DEVICE AS YOU WOULD USE SAME PRECAUTIONS ON A MOBILE DEVICE AS YOU WOULD

USEUSEON YOUR LAPTOPON YOUR LAPTOP

CELL PHONES CONTAIN YOUR WHOLE LIFE• Personal data, bank and credit card account information

• Research/Intellectual property

• Calendar information

• GPS –Geotagging – photos can give away your location

• Information can be stolen remotely

• Use password to unlock phone

• Download anti-virus app

• Consider purchasing disposable cell/SIM card – Data downloads are costly

• Location tracking

If you have an iPhone:: http://www.womansday.com/life/work-money/news/a51083/secret-iphone-locations-menu/

If you have an Android: http://www.today.com/video/how-to-turn-off-android-location-tracking-435573315637

LAPTOP SECURITY ILAPTOP SECURITY ITIPS TO KEEP LAPTOP AND YTIPS TO KEEP LAPTOP AND YOUR OUR PRIVATE INFORMATION PRIVATE INFORMATION SAFESAFE

Leave laptop at home, unless critical to your trip Limit data to only what is needed for trip Encrypt and/or password-protect data Back up all data before leaving home Ensure antivirus software is current and working properly Refrain from taking free thumb drives at conferences If you put your thumb drive in someone else’s PC, destroy it Use a computer lock/cable and secure laptop to an immovable item

in room If laptop is taken from your sight at Customs overseas, it is possible

your information was compromised or malware installed Get permission from IT Security to use VPN – consider man-in-middle

attack Do not use password on public WiFi Do not install any software updates requested by a public WiFi

LAPTOP SECURITY IILAPTOP SECURITY II IF LAPTOP IS STOLEN• Report the theft to police and your Advisor if laptop

contained sensitive/proprietary information/research

IF THERE IS A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN OPERATION

Change your network password to help secure access to university servers

Run virus scan and clean install on machine

HAVE A PROFESSIONAL EXAMINE LAPTOP BEFORE

RECONNECTING TO UNIVERSITY NETWORK !!

BORDER SEARCHES OF BORDER SEARCHES OF LAPTOPS & ELECTRONIC LAPTOPS & ELECTRONIC DEVICESDEVICES

Reasonable suspicion is not needed for customs officials to search a laptop computer or other personal electronic storage devices at the border. Arnold, 533 F.3d at 1008.

EXPORT CONTROL EXPORT CONTROL ISSUESISSUES

If you are unsure if research/technology/equipment or chemical/biological agents you are taking overseas are Export-Controlled, contact Adelicia Gunn at 505-277-2968 or mtaotero@unm.edu on main campus or Tim Muller at HSC at TMuller@salud.unm.edu 505-272-5993

Do not leave technology behind without a license

US Customs Form 4457US Customs Form 4457Ensures you do not have to pay an import fee for personal Ensures you do not have to pay an import fee for personal

property you took overseas – obtain signature from property you took overseas – obtain signature from Albuquerque Airport Customs prior to departureAlbuquerque Airport Customs prior to departure

How A Michigan Student Lost His How A Michigan Student Lost His Passport In Istanbul – Transforming Passport In Istanbul – Transforming From a Tourist To An ISIS fighterFrom a Tourist To An ISIS fighter

“For Syrians, if they have the passport, it’s holy like the Qur’an.”http://omnifeed.com/article/www.buzzfeed.com/mikegiglio/stolen-passports-and-

isis-fighters

If it sounds too good to be If it sounds too good to be true….true…. Recruitment is active

Espionage Human trafficking Drug trafficking

Throw money at young, poor, eager, open minded visitors immersed in their culture

Starts out innocently:

Under the table English classGlenn Shriver: http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/people/chinas-

mole-in-training/

Game of Pawns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8xlUNK4JHQ

DEB KUIDISMANAGER OF INDUSTRIAL

SECURITY/FSO1805 Sigma Chi NE

505-277-2058dkuidis@unm.edu

http://researchcompliance.unm.edu/