Freedom of the Press Foundation's Digital Security Digest reports, citing CBC News, that U.S. Customs and Border Protection is on track for a record-setting year, having increased device searches 32% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2026, with 47,517 basic and 4,564 advanced searches. The newsletter advises travelers to use long unique passcodes, keep devices updated and powered down at the border, and delete sensitive data in advance, noting non-citizens and journalists face elevated risk.