When it comes to protecting yourself and your family against cybercrime, it pays to spend some time learning about the best practices for safe smartphone use.
1. Passcode
Avoid obvious passcodes e.g. your date of birth, 1234 etc., and instead opt for a randomized sequence of numbers.
2. Location Based Services
Turn off location based services to prevent third parties from keeping tabs on where you go and to ensure your movements aren’t being tracked.
3. Social Media Sign In
It’s recommended that you avoid signing into applications or websites using a social media account as this is one of the easiest ways for social media companies and their partners to track your activities and collect your data.
4. Public WiFi Auto-Connect
Consider turning off the auto-connect feature for public WiFi as this is one of the easiest routes for hackers to access your data and can quickly lead to your information being compromised.
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The above are just a few simple setting changes you can implement today that will improve the security of your smartphone and ensure your data is protected from cybercrime.