I couldn’t live without my phone, could you? I don’t know what I would do If I couldn’t access all my apps and information. Here are my top 7 tips to keep your mobile, and the data stored on it, protected from thieves and hackers…
1. Use the PIN feature
I’ve never come across a mobile phonethat didn’t offer a PIN-lock when switching the phone on, and most smartphones will let you choose to require a PIN re-entered after the phone has been left untouched for a set period. It won’t stop a thief stealing your phone, but at least if they do they won’t be able to gain access to all your data such as photos and contact details!
1. Use the PIN feature
I’ve never come across a mobile phonethat didn’t offer a PIN-lock when switching the phone on, and most smartphones will let you choose to require a PIN re-entered after the phone has been left untouched for a set period. It won’t stop a thief stealing your phone, but at least if they do they won’t be able to gain access to all your data such as photos and contact details!
2. Turn off Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wonderful feature that creates a virtual link between two devices and allows data to be shared between them. Unfortunately, it also provides a platform for scheming hackers to get into your phone, where they can install viruses or gather data such as saved passwords. If you’re not using it, switch it off.
Bluetooth is a wonderful feature that creates a virtual link between two devices and allows data to be shared between them. Unfortunately, it also provides a platform for scheming hackers to get into your phone, where they can install viruses or gather data such as saved passwords. If you’re not using it, switch it off.
3. Install anti-virus software
You can keep Bluetooth switched off, avoid suspicious websites and never open email or message attachments from strangers, but occasionally malicious software will still make its way onto your phone. You wouldn’t use the Internet without a firewall, so why risk it with your phone?
You can keep Bluetooth switched off, avoid suspicious websites and never open email or message attachments from strangers, but occasionally malicious software will still make its way onto your phone. You wouldn’t use the Internet without a firewall, so why risk it with your phone?
