Crossing the border can be extremely stressful. And now your phone adds another layer. According to new figures from US Customs and Border Protection, nearly 15,000 device searches were carried out ...

Border agents in the US are dramatically stepping up searches of people coming into the country, even US citizens returning from trips. And they have the authority to search your personal devices.

Chances are you’re not an international spy, a member of an organized crime family or a drug smuggler, but in a world where smartphones contain reams of sensitive personal data and can easily be used ...

If you're traveling abroad this holiday season, prepare for a new, unnerving hurdle at the border: having your phone searched. US border agents are seriously stepping up their device searches, even ...

Travelers are facing increased electronic device searches by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. Using a "burner phone" with minimal personal data is a legal way to protect your privacy at the ...

Burner phones have seen a quiet resurgence in 2025. These simple mobile devices remain popular among privacy-conscious users, digital minimalists, and anyone looking for a basic secondary phone. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A burner phone might be one way to avoid having your personal data scrutinized when crossing U.S. borders, even if you're not ...