1) KEEP YOUR PHONE LOCKED
One potential threat is getting your device is stolen, which could give the thief complete access to your personal information. To prevent this, be sure to have a lock on your screen. Whether this is a passcode, pattern, fingerprint or face recognition is up to you and your device’s capabilities.
2) SET UP FINGERPRINT OR FACE RECOGNITION
Losing your phone is probably not uncommon, and having a secure passcode (especially something like fingerprint/facial recognition) will keep your phone safe from anyone who might happen to find it. Passcode or pattern can be cracked easily but it takes time and lot of work to crack fingerprint or face recognition security.
3) DON'T USE PUBLIC WIFI
Public Wifi are feast for those hungry cybercriminals, they can steal your data with it. make sure you keep your Wifi secure to prevent others from accessing your network. To stay safe while using public wifi, be sure to connect to a virtual private network or VPN.
4) USE A VPN
VPNs essentially provide you with a secure phone connection to a private server, instead of you having to share it with everyone else on the public network. This means that your data is safer because it is encrypted as it travels from server to server.
5) BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD SOMETHING
When you are downloading apps, be sure to download them from the official app stores and check reviews. That downloading file can contain hazardous malware which can damage your mobile phone. To avoid this trap, be sure to look at the number of reviews, last update and contact information of the organization.
6) ENABLE DATA ENCRYPTION
Data encryption can protect your information from h4ckers by scrambling it in a code they don’t recognize as it travels from server to server (when it’s most vulnerable). Many devices already have encryption enabled, if your device doesn’t, you’ll need to set that up.
7) AVOID ROOTING YOUR DEVICE
Don't root your phone because rooting can cause serious damage on your device. It'll end your warranty and will increase security threat risk. You are more prone to glitches after rooting and the phone company would not be responsible for it.
8) INSTALL ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Smartphones are pocket-sized computers that can hold all your important data and personal information. Keeping a good anti-virus in it will help you protect your device. There are many anti-virus for androids some of them are - BitFender, McAfee, Avast, etc.
9) KEEP YOUR DEVICE UP-TO-DATE/UPDATED
Mobile phone operating system updates are intended to improve your experience. This could entail anything from performance to security. These updates can protect both iOS and Android devices from newly discovered threats. It also improves speed of your device and fixes the bugs.
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