Security Risks in International Travel - Business travelers to hostile countries are almost always under surveillance, including potential hotel room searches and physical tracking [1] - Travel to countries like Russia, China, and Cuba likely involves surveillance teams monitoring individuals of wealth, influence, or significance [2] - Foreign entities may attempt to extract data from travelers' cell phones, including contacts, and duplicate hard drives during immigration processes [4] Data Extraction Capabilities - Authorities can potentially obtain passwords for all devices within approximately 30 minutes [1][8] - Technology exists to scrape and scan hard drives, sometimes without requiring passwords [7] Border Security Practices - Border patrol in the United States has the authority to extract data from electronic devices [6] - Individuals deemed targets of interest may undergo secondary screening, where their bags are opened, and devices may be unlocked for data scanning [6][7]