network - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T14:32:27Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/networkCybercriminals Target the Travel Industry & Travelershttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/online-crime-travel-industry-travelers2019-12-18T05:03:47.000Z2019-12-18T05:03:47.000ZLaura Tyrellhttps://tripatini.com/members/LauraTyrell<div><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> <em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009416887,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009416887,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="9009416887?profile=original" /></a><span style="font-size:8pt;"><a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/cyber-attack-or-computer-crime-hacking-password-on-a-dark-background-gm876883008-244722102" target="_blank">ipopba</a></span></em><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Every September 27, travelers celebrate International World Tourism Day. The tourism landscape has changed immensely since the first such celebration in 1980, with the Internet becoming inevitable for travelers and travel agents. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNTWO), in 2018</span> <a href="https://www.hotelbusiness.com/study-travelers-want-chatbots-to-assist-with-online-travel-experience/"><span style="font-weight:400;">84 percent of travelers booked their holiday through bundling sites</span></a> <span style="font-weight:400;">like Expedia or Kayak instead of contacting hotels and airlines. This counts for</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">1.176 billion</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">travelers. <br /> <br /> Most travelers would agree that the Internet is an essential part of traveling in 2019. For example, <a href="https://www.trekksoft.com/en/resources/ebooks/travel-trends-report-2019">82 percent of travel bookings in 2018 were done online</a>, without any human interaction. “People go on various websites to buy their flights, book a hotel, and rent a car. To do this, they must enter their credit card details and ID information, disclosing their most sensitive data,” says Daniel Markuson, a digital-privacy expert at <a href="https://nordvpn.com/">NordVPN.</a> “The Internet allows people around the world to plan their travels conveniently," he continues, "however, it can also put them at various risks,”</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> The global travel industry by now being dependent on the Internet, no one is protected from security breaches. But there are steps that we can take to protect ourselves from hackers while on vacation. Markuson</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">identifies five main online challenges for travelers and provides tips on how to overcome them.</span></p><p><b><br /> Fake Deals</b></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> Scammers use fake travel websites and holiday packages to attract people with extremely good prices. Then when customers try to book the deals and enter their credit card details, their data is hacked. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">To prevent this from happening, look for the signs. Fake travel deals usually require an advance payment without a written agreement. They also do not specify the airline and hotel names and frequently use words such as “complementary” and “free.” Thus before booking a cheap vacation, always look for these signs and check the website reviews on the Internet.<br /> <br /></span> <b>Phishing Emails</b></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> Another technique that scammers use to trick travelers is fake emails which look completely legitimate. Such emails ask to confirm various details, invite to join online competitions, suggest cheap travel deals, or pretend to give something for free. Also, scammers may send phishing emails asking people to pay a speeding fine for a rental car or otherwise risk a lawsuit.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> Travelers may get fooled as they do not always check the email address and credentials of the seemingly legitimate travel service provider. To avoid this, always check the sender’s email address, official website, design elements, grammar mistakes, etc. If in doubt, better call your agency and ask if they have really sent you this email.<br /> <br /></span> <b>Insecure Wi-Fi</b></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> As mobile data costs much more abroad, most tourists use public Wi-Fi spots. Unfortunately, they are among the biggest threats to travelers’ sensitive information. Hackers often engage in "side-jacking," connecting to a public network and tracking everything that other network users are doing online. </span><span style="font-weight:400;">This way travelers may provide hackers with their social media accounts, photos, passwords, and banking details. The best way to avoid this is to install a reliable VPN, like</span> <a href="https://nordvpn.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">NordVPN</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, which would reroute your internet data through an encrypted virtual tunnel.<br /> <br /></span> <b>Internet Censorship</b></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> When you go abroad, you may not be able to access your favorite online content, streaming websites, or various social media platforms. That is either because some countries ban certain websites for political reasons, or because some websites allow their content exclusively to people in certain parts of the world. For example, China restricts access to various social media websites, Google Maps and some other websites that are useful for traveling. Installing a VPN on your device would be a solution to this problem. A good-quality VPN service, such as</span> <a href="https://nordvpn.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">NordVPN</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, will allow you to access banned online content.<br /> <br /></span> <b>Social-Media Stalkers</b></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> Many travelers are eager to post their vacation photos on social media. While it may be tempting to update your friends and family on your happy moments, that may also put you at various risks. Hackers and other criminals may take note of your absence to target you and break into your house while you are far away. </span> <span style="font-weight:400;">So it’s better to wait until you get back home to post your travel moments. You can also send your vacation pictures to your loved ones privately.</span></p><p><br /> So with a little forethought and prudence, you can take advantage of the best the Internet has to offer regarding travel, and avoid the pitfalls and dangers. <br /> <br /> <br /></p><p></p></div>Welcome to my Amazon Influencer Storefront! :-)https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/welcome-to-my-amazon-influencer-storefront2019-04-01T15:27:37.000Z2019-04-01T15:27:37.000ZLinda Cooperhttps://tripatini.com/members/LindaCooper764<div><div class="date-posts"><div class="post-outer"><div class="post hentry"><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://shoppingismycardiotv.blogspot.com/2019/04/welcome-to-my-amazon-influencer.html"><span style="font-size:14pt;">WELCOME TO MY AMAZON INFLUENCER STOREFRONT</span></a></h3><div class="post-header" style="text-align:center;"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-2879123346200543065"><div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:center;"><span> </span></div><div><div style="text-align:center;"><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"><b>Welcome to my Amazon Influencer Storefront!!</b></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><b>I'm so excited to share this new interactive shopping experience with all of you~</b></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">I'm often asked to share my personal recommendations on Travel, Fashion, Beauty and Wellness Must-Haves, so when Amazon asked me to open an Influencer Storefront I thought "what a great way to share all of my favorites on one easy to access shopping site".</span><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">And let me tell you....I had so much fun compiling all these curated selections! :-)</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">There's categories in</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/lindacoopertraveltimetv">TRAVEL & FASHION MUST HAVES</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/lindacoopertraveltimetv">BEST BEAUTY & WELLNESS FINDS</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/lindacoopertraveltimetv">HOT HAIR PRODUCTS</a></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">And please note- every single item listed I can personally endorse and highly recommend...many of which I've already recommended to some of you.:-)</span><br /><span><br /></span><br /><div class="separator"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/lindacoopertraveltimetv"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gPPbNjRWmMM/XKIkKmepG6I/AAAAAAAAEMA/N8tw8loxsjAVgYGg_ePiYoNfT8IvBjpwQCLcBGAs/s640/AMAZON%2BSTORE%2B1.jpg" width="510" alt="AMAZON%2BSTORE%2B1.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span><br /></span><br /><div class="separator"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/lindacoopertraveltimetv"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UR_16dX3ZP4/XKIkcyQf98I/AAAAAAAAEMI/uVtte8QfWq8pJ8WzE3hw6b6QO5x59jF_gCLcBGAs/s640/AMAZON%2BSTORE%2B2.jpg" width="429" class="align-center" alt="AMAZON%2BSTORE%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><span><br /></span><span style="font-size:14pt;">Please check it out and be sure to hit "FOLLOW" as I plan to continue to update as I discover more" MUST-HAVES".</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/lindacoopertraveltimetv">https://www.amazon.com/shop/lindacoopertraveltimetv</a></span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">AND</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">Happy Shopping!!</span></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><br />Xo,</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;">Linda</span></div></div></div><div class="post-footer"></div></div></div></div></div>SET YOUR DVR FOR "TRAVEL TIME WITH LINDA" -DON'T MISS THIS WEEKEND'S EPIC ADVENTURE IN ALASKAhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/set-your-dvr-for-travel-time-with-linda-don-t-miss-this-weekend-s2019-03-29T19:36:16.000Z2019-03-29T19:36:16.000ZLinda Cooperhttps://tripatini.com/members/LindaCooper764<div><hr class="standard-yellow-hr" /><div class="topic_extras"><a href="http://www.axs.tv/news-and-docs/traveltimewithlinda-ep3-alaska/" target="_blank">http://www.axs.tv/news-and-docs/traveltimewithlinda-ep3-alaska/</a></div><div class="topic_extras"></div><div class="topic_extras"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009333666,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009333666,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9009333666?profile=original" /></a></div><div class="topic_extras"></div><div class="topic_extras"><br /> AXS TV NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENT <br /> SET YOUR DVR for Epic Adventures on Travel Time with Linda!<br /> <br /> Travel Time with Linda, the luxury inspirational lifestyle travel series guides viewers on immersive travel experiences of the most epic bucket-list destinations. The Adventure Alaska episode will premiere March 31st at 8am/7c!<br /> <br /> Showcasing Alaska's uncharted beauty with the exclusive luxury resort Stillpoint Lodge, Linda shows you the ideal way to experience Alaska. Adventures include Glacier Kayaking and Hiking, Tide pooling, Fly Fishing, Helicopter sight-seeing and a once in a lifetime bear viewing encounter!<br /> <br /> Travel Time with Linda is intended to take the viewer on an opulent journey that embraces everything from the pure escapism glamping in Alaska, to the lush Emerald Isle of Ireland, and the private island destination of The Maldives. The upbeat series is inspired by the three essential elements of high-class travel: glamour, luxury, and adventure, with episodes, focusing on one bucket list locale every week!<br /> <br /> Set your DVR for “Travel Time with Linda” this Sunday at 8am/7c on AXS TV!<div class="topic_attachments horizontal"><div class="message_attachments"><div class="topic_attachment col1"><div class="galleryimagecol"></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sympho's immersive "Ascending Darkness" is on May 8, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Manhattan's famed Church of the Ascension. Church of the Ascension at Fifth Ave & 10th St, NYC. For tickets & details: http://wwwhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/3169359-BlogPost-4642532013-04-21T18:00:00.000Z2013-04-21T18:00:00.000ZDebbie Rodriguezhttps://tripatini.com/members/DebbieRodriguez<div><p></p><p><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008770671,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008770671,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9008770671?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sympho's immersive "Ascending Darkness" is on May 8, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Manhattan's famed Church of the Ascension. Church of the Ascension at Fifth Ave & 10th St, NYC. For tickets & details: <a href="http://www.symphoconcerts.org/tickets.php">http://www.symphoconcerts.org/tickets.php</a></p><table cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><p></p><p>Don't miss Sympho's newest concert experience, "Ascending Darkness." Join us as we transport you into a gorgeous, meditative, spiritual place. In this dream-state, we will follow our archetypal hero on a quest for enlightenment. Layers of darkness and light assist as metaphors for levels of consciousness, and music from composers as varied as Rameau, Pärt, Grieg, and Messiaen combine in a non-stop stream of hauntingly beautiful melodies. </p><p></p><p>(Patron/Benefactor/Sponsor ticket buyers for Ascending Darkness will be listed in those categories on Sympho's donor list and will be invited to an Exclusive Post-Concert Reception with Artistic Director and Conductor Paul Haas.)</p><p></p><p><span>Tickets:<br /> $500 Patron* (premium seating + post-concert reception) <br /> $250 Benefactor* (preferred seating + post-concert reception)<br /> $100 Sponsor* (reserved seating + post-concert reception) <br /> Reserved $50, General $25, Student $15 (ID required)</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span>Also: The multimedia extravaganza "KAPOW!" will take place on June 12, 2013 at 7 pm at NYC's Rubin Museum of Art.</span></p><p><span> </span></p></div>GlamourGals Foundation Hosts “Illuminate” Cocktail Benefit “Expect the Unexpected” 2/22/13https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/glamourgals-foundation-hosts-illuminate-cocktail-benefit-expect2013-02-15T18:30:00.000Z2013-02-15T18:30:00.000ZDebbie Rodriguezhttps://tripatini.com/members/DebbieRodriguez<div><p></p><p>Friday, February. 22, 2013<br /> The GlamourGals Foundation Hosts “Illuminate” Cocktail Benefit “Expect the Unexpected” The 3rd annual Illuminate, held in support of the GlamourGals Foundation, will take place at the Museum of the City of NY at 1220 5th Ave, NYC, from 7-11 pm. Join special hosts for an evening of cocktails, dancing, live and silent auctions, exclusive gallery access, plus some extraordinary entertainment. Guests will have exclusive access to the galleries at the Museum of the City of NY and the evening will feature an open bar with specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dancing, plus a silent and live auction, featuring a commissioned piece by the Alois Kronschlaeger and Cristin Tierney Gallery, which will be auctioned off later in the evening. Auctioneer and host Brennan Lothery will help raise support for GlamourGals by auctioning off five exclusive items, including a Delta vacation package anywhere in the continental US, a Napa Valley Wine tour, a two night stay at the Greenwich Hotel and a personalized portrait from Kramer Portraits. <span>For further details, please go to the GlamourGals Foundations's Event Facebook page at </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/199246590213846/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/199246590213846/</a><br /> Registration costs $150 and can be purchased at glamourgals.org. </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008752884,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008752884,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9008752884?profile=original" /></a><br /> Lambrina Mathews, a co-chair and a GlamourGals advisory board member, presented the perfect location to fellow co-chair and advisory board member, Lauren Ruotolo and vice president, Kavita Mehra. “Kavita and Lauren have done a tremendous job of putting together this event,” explained Lambrina. “I have really enjoyed working with them, and look forward to an exciting evening to benefit a great organization and worthy cause.”</p><p><br /> A group of special guest hosts will also be at the event, including entertainment personality Micah Jesse from micahjesse.com, meteorologist Mike Woods from “Good Day New York,” Carol Incarnacao-Schirm, an associate at The Law Offices of Elaine D. Papas, Samantha Braunstein, an associate at Kaye Scholer, LLP, Jennifer Leidel, an integrated client marketing associate for “Sports Illustrated,” Brian R. Sliwinski, financial advisor for The Izzo Group, Deanna E. Kory, senior vice president at the Corcoran Group Real Estate Marisa Warren, global channels executive, entrepreneur, Jennifer Neumann, entrepreneur and Brennan Lothery, wealth management advisor at Wealth Management Group, LLC.  GlamourGals is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit which inspires and organizes teens to provide ongoing companionship and complimentary beauty makeovers to women living in senior homes since 2000. GlamourGals has 83 chapters across the country that engage 1,600 teen volunteers to serve more than 2,000 senior women in 14 states. Oprah Winfrey, “The New York Times,” and the Saturday “Early Show” on CBS have all commended the GlamourGals program. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.GlamourGals.org">www.GlamourGals.org</a>. Contact Kavita Mehra, VP Vice President, GlamourGals Foundation 631.404.0761; Kavita at glamourgals.org. <a href="http://www.glamourgals.org">www.glamourgals.org</a></p></div>