DIGITAL NOMADS + ON-LOCATION

Digital nomads face heightened exposure because they often rely on public Wi‑Fi networks, shared workspaces, and cloud-based tools while managing both personal and business data on the road. Attackers increasingly target mobile devices, with the ability to inject malicious code, track location, activate microphones, and intercept messages—a serious threat when working from unfamiliar or unsecured environments.

Additionally, the travel sector overall has seen a surge in ransomware, DDoS attacks, and cloud‑based data breaches, making platforms and services used by nomads more vulnerable. From 2023 to 2025, the global travel sector experienced widespread increases in cyberattacks, including ransomware incidents and misconfigured cloud‑storage breaches.

For digital nomads who frequently log into financial, work, and personal accounts while abroad, these expanding attack surfaces significantly increase their risk.

Journalists face some of the most aggressive and targeted digital attacks globally. Cyber threats include spyware, malware, phishing, account hacking, ransomware, and DDoS attacks—often deployed by state actors, extremist groups, criminal networks, and powerful individuals attempting to silence or monitor reporting.

These attacks endanger the physical safety, mental health, privacy, and source confidentiality of reporters. They also create a chilling effect on sensitive journalism and undermine the public’s trust in information. Many journalists—particularly freelancers, those in non‑Western countries, or those reporting in conflict zones—lack access to strong digital‑security resources, leaving them disproportionately vulnerable compared to large, well‑funded newsrooms

Travelers are now primary targets for cybercriminals, with cybercrime emerging as the top safety threat for travel in 2025.  One major risk is fake travel sites and malicious booking platforms: in 2024, 1 in every 33 newly registered vacation‑related domains was malicious or suspicious, often impersonating well‑known sites like Booking.com or Kayak. 

Threat actors also increasingly target mobile devices while people book trips or use public networks abroad. Criminals can access devices, track location, activate microphones, and intercept communications, creating both financial and personal‑safety risks. 

A growing number of travelers feel the threat, with 62% of respondents worrying about online safety—the highest level in over a decade—according to a Travelers Insurance survey