How to Prevent Your Phone from Being Hacked?
07 February 2023Be aware that your phone can be hacked too! Awareness is the first step, and prevention is better than cure. There are several things you can do to reduce the risk of being hacked.
10 Tips for a Secure Phone
- Avoid public Wi-Fi networks or charging stations. If you must use them, always use a VPN.
- Use strong passwords (and a different one for each account)
- Enable 2FA
- Only download apps from official app stores and avoid unreliable websites.
- Don’t click on suspicious links (Phishing)
- Minimize use of your personal hotspot in public.
- Update your apps—these often include security patches.
- Don’t store passwords on your phone
- Install antivirus software
- Keep your phone’s software up to date
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