How to stay safe with a smartphone:
It’s impossible to be 100% secure on any computer/mobile phones but you can try your best to stay ahead of hackers by following simple tips. The most important ones being…have a PIN number or password for your phone, run the latest operating system and download every OS update and make sure WiFi networks are secure. I would be very careful when using public WiFi in places like cafes and other public areas. It’s easy for hackers, in the same area, to connect/hack into your computer/smartphones. Read on if you want to know more on this subject…
Quoted from CBC.ca..
-Have a PIN number or password
-Put a PIN number or password on the SIM card
-Run the latest operating system and download every OS update
-Have a security product on board
-Download apps from a trusted source
-Check out an app’s privacy policy
-Smartphone Kill Switch
-Don’t let websites cache a smartphone login
-Register a phone for a Lock Locate Wipe program
-Make sure WiFi networks are secure
-Buy your own VPN (virtual private network)
-Don’t leave your smartphone lying around
-Be aware of the risks with e-banking on a smartphone