As we move into the 21 st century, technological innovations continue to improve and become more accessible this means more and more people now own smartphones. Smartphones are more than just a weight of expensive paper in your pocket; they became a small computer in your hands. You can do everything from manage your bank account and the grocery store, to catch imaginary creatures in the park. But the more we use these mobile devices, the most sensitive data they contain and the more we need to protect them. Here are some tips to keep your smartphone and the information it contains, secure
- Lock your phone with a PIN code, password, or pattern. this may seem like common sense, but it can prevent others from using your phone and the information it contains.
- always download applications from trusted sites. Google Play or Apple App Store are two trusted sites for downloading applications. If you download elsewhere on the Internet, check to see if the URL beings with "https" instead of "http." The "s" means it is a secure website.
- Remember to log out applications or websites . When you use your phone to make bank payments or an application that uses your personal information, remember to log out of your account once you have finished.
- Beware of public Wi-Fi. Public Wi-Fi can be dangerous because everyone uses the same connection. A hacker can easily see what you do on your phone and can access your account and steal your information. To avoid Wi-Fi, turn off Wi-Fi setting on your phone.
- Back up your smartphone. From your smartphone probably contains a lot of personal information, it is a good idea to back up your data. You can save your data on your personal computer at home or there are apps available to back up your data, including Verizon Cloud Ultimate Backup and Easy Backup & Restore. Of course, it is always better if you ...
- Do not store sensitive personal information on your smartphone. avoid recording the social security numbers, credit card numbers or other sensitive personal information on your smartphone to reduce the risk of identity theft.
- Beware of privacy settings on applications. apps Sometimes request information about you and your smartphone. You can disable or refuse these requests for help finding the location and password for your smartphone.
- Protect your phone with antivirus and antimalware. As I noted, your phone is like a small computer so you have to take the same protection for your phone that you could your home computer. Use antivirus or antimalware applications for your phone to be broken and useless. Some good applications include 360 Security, Mobile Security AVAST and AVG AntiVirus Security .
I hope these tips will help you keep your smartphone to become more than just a weight of expensive paper! If you have ideas or additional comments on keeping your smartphone safely, please share in the comments section below.
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