Mobile Security 101
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This document provides tips for securing a mobile phone and protecting personal data. It recommends setting an auto-lock on the phone screen with a strong password to prevent unauthorized access if the phone is lost or stolen. It also advises keeping phone apps and software up to date by installing updates to fix vulnerabilities, only downloading apps from trusted sources, avoiding online transactions on public WiFi networks, and using mobile security software to protect the phone from malware and spyware threats like malicious apps.
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Mobile Security 101
- 1. MOBILE SECURITY 101 By Lookout, Inc.
- 2. YOUR PHONE IS LIKE A SNAPSHOT OF YOURSELF
- 3. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF IT FELL INTO THE WRONG HANDS?
- 4. the truth is IT’S WORTH IT TO TAKE A FEW EXTRA STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR DATA. here’s how:
- 5. 1 AUTO-LOCK YOUR PHONE ! They’re small, we carry them everywhere, and unfortunately mobile phones are lost or stolen all too often. If someone else gets access to your phone, a password is the first line of defense for your personal data. To keep your information private, create a strong password for your phone, and set your screen to auto-lock within five minutes.
- 6. 2 KEEP YOUR APPS AND DEVICE SOFTWARE UP TO DATE ! Hackers work diligently to discover new vulnerabilities in our apps or the software that operates our phones. Device manufacturers and app developers frequently update their software to fix newly exploited security gaps. If you don’t download and install these updates your information is still at risk.
- 7. 3 USE DISCRETION WHEN DOWNLOADING APPS ! One of the most exciting things about getting a new smartphone is downloading all the great apps that are available. Unfortunately, even the most innocent-looking app can contain software designed to steal personal data, make fraudulent charges, or even hijack your phone. Only download apps from sites you trust, check the app’s rating and read reviews to make sure they’re widely used and respected before you download.
- 8. 4 STICK TO WINDOW-SHOPPING ON PUBLIC WIFI ! Public WiFi networks have become ubiquitous, but security for these networks is scarce. Be careful what you do on public WiFi networks as there may be others watching network traffic. Stay away from making purchases and banking transactions — any communication that conveys a password, account number, or credit card number — unless you are certain that you are on a secure connection.
- 9. 5 PROTECT YOUR PHONE LIKE YOU PROTECT YOUR PC ! Most people already use software to shield their PC from viruses and spyware. With so much personal data on our phones and mobile malware on the rise, our mobile devices now need the same attention. Protect yourself and your private data from malware, spyware and malicious apps by downloading a security app like Lookout. It’ll be installed and working in less time than it took you to read this!
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