Your smartphone is where you keep your bank information, private chats, passwords, and more. Here’s how to make that crucial information slightly safer.
1. Apply software updates and security patches:
This one should be simple: the very first thing you should do when configuring a new smartphone, whether it’s an Android or an iPhone, is download the most recent operating system update.
2. Secure your phone with a password, PIN code or biometric security features:
Your email account is protected by a password, and your online banking information is protected by a PIN or password. Thus it should come naturally to us to secure our devices with a password or another kind of identity verification.
But many of us still don’t employ even the most basic security measures to safeguard the information on our devices.
3. Use multi-factor authentication wherever you can:
Passwords are one of the most sought-after pieces of information by cybercriminals, despite the fact that using one is better than not using one for keeping your accounts secure.
Attackers can use an account as if they were the real user by using the password, which allows them to send messages to your friends and search your social media accounts, documents, and images for sensitive personal information like your bank details if it has been saved in apps.
If your password is deemed weak, it’s likely that cybercriminals would either guess it or employ a brute force attack to break it. Even if your password is secure, there is a chance that it could still be compromised by a phishing attempt, which could be directed either at you personally or at the business managing the account.
4. Only download applications and updates from trusted sources:
You should probably download various applications for your smartphone, including social media, fitness trackers, route planners, and a lot more, regardless of the type you have. The Apple App Store is the best place to get apps if you have an iPhone, while the Google Play Store is better if you have an Android phone.
While many apps are free, some need payment or a subscription. Some individuals might be tempted to quickly seek online for a free version of the software in question to see if they can get it for free from another source.
This is a bad idea because any “free” versions of these software will not be obtained through the official store, but rather from a third-party website, putting your security at risk.
5. Be careful about of what wireless networks you connect to — and consider a VPN:
You can get a ton of 4G or 5G data through phone contracts to utilize apps, access the web, stream music and videos, and more. Why not connect to a public Wi-Fi network if it somehow never appears to be enough or if you just want to save your phone’s data?
Even while many free wireless hotspots are trustworthy, there are still privacy hazards. Data being transferred isn’t as safe as it would be on your home or business network because public Wi-Fi networks are accessible for use by anybody.
However, it’s not improbable that con artists will have set up their own public Wi-Fi hotspots in crowded areas, inviting users to connect while secretly monitoring the data being sent, putting your login credentials, bank account information, and other sensitive information at risk.
Although there is nothing intrinsically wrong with using public Wi-Fi, it is important to be aware of the hazards before doing so. How can you tell, for instance, if a wireless network is trustworthy? It’s likely that the connection information, including the name of the authorized network to connect to, will be displayed somewhere if you’re at a coffee shop, airport, or other public area that offers free Wi-Fi. Ask yourself if you really need to access your bank account right now or if you could wait until you get home.
It’s also wise to exercise caution while entering information on public Wi-Fi networks; try to avoid doing so when inputting payment or password information. Such information won’t be at risk of being disclosed if you don’t enter it into the network. At this point, you might want to think about using a mobile VPN, which can better safeguard the data you’re transferring while maintaining your browsing privacy.
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