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• Digital nomads blamed for Portugal's high prices and housing crisis 👀

• Weh’Yee Barkon is pushing the narrative for remote work in Africa 🌍

• Cybersecurity Tips For Protecting Your Data from Credit Card Hackers 📲

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Digital nomads blamed for Portugal's high prices and housing crisis.

Digital nomads travel worldwide and influence certain aspects of the regions they travel to.

That said, Portugal has a perception that digital nomads are to blame for sky-high real estate prices, among other things.

But are we really to blame??

Short answer NO, long answer, we can see why they are trying to pin this on us.

Let’s see what the media is reporting.

Here is what we know about the story:

• Almost 16,000 digital nomads live in Lisbon (Nomad List). The Portuguese capital and their number keeps rising following the recent visa scheme for remote workers.

• According to the International Monetary Fund, this has led to the doubling of house prices in Portugal since 2015.

• Digital nomads are being falsely categorized as tourists, and reports show that tourism has played a part but locals are pegging it all on digital nomads. Haters gonna hate 🤷🏽‍♂️

• Guya Accornero, a sociology researcher at Lisbon University Institute, says, “Local people are really fired up. They aren't happy at all.”

The truth are community member Goncalo Hall mentioned recently is this: the housing market is getting unreasonable EVERYWHERE! This is not due to digital nomads, it’s just a way to scapegoat a population and blame ‘other’ for a governmental problem.

Weh’Yee Barkon is Pushing the Agenda For Remote Work in Africa 🌍

Weh'Yee Barkon is an investor and innovator who has narrowed his focus to developing the future of work in Africa.

And he’s not just talking the talk. Having spent several years across different African nations he’s set his sights on Senegal.

As a first generation American (his family emigrated to New York from Liberia) he always felt a connection to the continent and thus decided to return to explore as a remote worker.

After working for startups and gaining insights into venture building he transferring some of those lessons to his new venture:

Helping global businesses launch & scale with African talent.

Along the way he’s also starting businesses and partnering with locals in the form of micro-loans that empower local economies.

Some of his ventures are interesting and include a strawberry farm and even a logistics business.

Moreover, he has continuously pushed for a notion that Africa is a source of great talent and an exciting destination hub for digital nomads.

We think Weh’Yee is up to something and that his model can certainly extend to emerging markets across Central and South America, and some parts of South East Asia.

These areas are quickly becoming hubs for highly skilled professionals that rival the west and thus democratizing work on a global level.

We like the sounds of that.

Cybersecurity Tips For Digital Nomads💻

The professional life of a digital nomad usually revolves around an electronic device (mostly a laptop and/or a mobile phone) both of which provide a fast, stable and reliable internet connection, so we can do what we do best.

And while the digital nomadic lifestyle stereotypically depicts a bikini-clad influencer overheating a laptop on a sandy Bali beach, there’s an unsettling reality beneath that Macbook, cybersecurity.

As a very mobile group we are in many ways more susceptible to identity theft, credit card scams and more!

So remote workers should always ensure their laptop is protected and guarding their data should be a priority regardless of where you decide to call camp.

Here are several tips to help you improve your digital security:

1. Secure Your Electronic Devices

While this may sound basic and ineffective, it is a major step against malicious hackers.

These electronic devices may be compromised to sharing crucial personal data including credit and debit card information, bank account details, online payment solutions such as PayPal, email addresses and photos.

Some of these information may be just what a hacker needs to siphon funds from your accounts or illegally use your identity for harmful purposes.

So what to do?

Use fingerprint scanners, facial recognition, passwords, patterns, pins, and voice locks to configure a security wall that prevents unauthorized access to your device.

Moreover, ensure all your valuable devices are up to date with advanced security options for enhanced security.

2. Safeguard Your Internet Connection

Nine out of ten times, public Wi-Fi connections are typically a digital nomad’s best friend.

They offer convenience and the ideal comfort that digital nomads crave when working from a hotel or a local coffee shop.

However, these Wi-Fi connections may be harmful to your device and ultimately threaten your virtual world.

Solution?

You should avoid using public Wi-Fi to access or execute sensitive data such as mobile banking.

In some instances, it is impossible to avoid public Wi-Fi. Now we now it’s tough so here’s what to do when land in a foreign country and have no choice.

Ask the owners or staff if they have an encrypted connection and you might be surprised when the pull out the ‘other” password.

3. Practice Safe Browsing Habits

Hackers sometimes take advantage of your browsing habits. Be cautious of phishing emails and suspicious websites.

Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown or untrusted sources.

When using your browser, keep an eye out for the HTTPS padlock symbol in your browser’s address bar.

The padlock symbol indicates a secure, encrypted connection.

HTTPS helps ensure that your data remains private as it travels between your device and the website you're visiting

Here’s more on this uber-important topic if you want to dive deeper:

Upcoming Events: Tallinn Digital Nomad Meetup

Digital nomads and remote workers currently residing in Tallinn are welcome to join the (first ever) digital nomad meetup!

Date and time: Starts on Monday, May 22, 7pm EEST

Location: KÄRBES Kitchen & Bar. Telliskivi 60a C1, Tallinn 10412 Estonia.

About This Event

Discover the world of digital nomads at upcoming meetup on May 22nd at 7pm at KÄRBES Kitchen & Bar.

Join us for an evening of networking and sharing experiences with like-minded individuals.

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