Hotel room safety check: 7 quick ways to spot hidden cameras and risks

Almost every trip brings a change of address. Whether you’re checking into a hotel, renting an apartment or staying with a local host, you’re suddenly living in an unfamiliar space. But do you really know how to check whether your temporary home is safe? As travellers move between cities and countries, a few simple digital and physical safety checks can help protect personal information, devices and privacy during a stay.Here, Kaspersky shares digital‑life hacks that help you protect yourself and make every stay in a new hotel a little more secure:Step 1: Secure your internet connectionHotels and guesthouses often invite guests to join their free Wi-Fi. While convenient, public or poorly secured networks can carry security risks. Open Wi-Fi networks may lack strong encryption and authentication, making it possible for attackers on the same network to intercept or manipulate traffic.