Switch off bluetooth:
Start your Bluetooth only when you have to use it. Change the default setting from 'always on' to off. If you don't, the device looks for other Bluetooth-enabled phones to connect to, which gives hackers, malware and viruses easy access to your personal data. These could wreck your smartphone's operating system, making your device unusable. Always pair or configure your smartphone with a trusted device.
Change passwords frequently:
Protect your smartphone with at least two layers of passwords. This will enhance security and make it tough for a hacker to crack it. Set a password lock for your mobile phone as well as SIM. In the case of the latter, the phone will ask for the password if it is stolen and a new SIM card is being inserted.
After a few trials, the phone will lock itself and become temporarily unusable. A pass code to lock your screen will ensure that no one steals information from your phone in your absence. Never use simple numbers like 3333 or 1234 or your date of birth as codes.
You must never share your password with anyone and, more importantly, change it periodically. Use different passwords for all your accounts. Do not use the same user name and password to log in to an app, your e-mail and your Net banking account.
Use only secure connections :
Be wary of free Wi-Fi hotspots. These may be convenient, but they can also be a breeding ground for spyware, malware and viruses, which can access and steal information from your phone. If it's essential to use such a connection, avoid shopping, bank-related work or transacting through your credit or debit card. Besides, you should always check the source before you download any file on your phone.
You should also install and enable remote services on your smartphone. Opt for credible anti-virus software, preferably one provided by the manufacturer, like BlackBerry Protect for BlackBerry handsets. Keep the security software, operating system and apps updated and run periodic checks to upgrade them. This will safeguard them from new variants of spyware and viruses.
Build a back-up:
All smartphones offer data back-up services since everyone uses his or her phone as a storage device. You should back up your data at least once a fortnight, depending on the amount that is being accumulated. You can do so by connecting your smartphone to your computer either through a software that offers this option or by copying your documents, pictures, music and other files to your PC. So, if your phone gets stolen or lost, you will at least have all the crucial information at your fingertips.
Start your Bluetooth only when you have to use it. Change the default setting from 'always on' to off. If you don't, the device looks for other Bluetooth-enabled phones to connect to, which gives hackers, malware and viruses easy access to your personal data. These could wreck your smartphone's operating system, making your device unusable. Always pair or configure your smartphone with a trusted device.
Change passwords frequently:
Protect your smartphone with at least two layers of passwords. This will enhance security and make it tough for a hacker to crack it. Set a password lock for your mobile phone as well as SIM. In the case of the latter, the phone will ask for the password if it is stolen and a new SIM card is being inserted.
After a few trials, the phone will lock itself and become temporarily unusable. A pass code to lock your screen will ensure that no one steals information from your phone in your absence. Never use simple numbers like 3333 or 1234 or your date of birth as codes.
You must never share your password with anyone and, more importantly, change it periodically. Use different passwords for all your accounts. Do not use the same user name and password to log in to an app, your e-mail and your Net banking account.
Use only secure connections :
Be wary of free Wi-Fi hotspots. These may be convenient, but they can also be a breeding ground for spyware, malware and viruses, which can access and steal information from your phone. If it's essential to use such a connection, avoid shopping, bank-related work or transacting through your credit or debit card. Besides, you should always check the source before you download any file on your phone.
You should also install and enable remote services on your smartphone. Opt for credible anti-virus software, preferably one provided by the manufacturer, like BlackBerry Protect for BlackBerry handsets. Keep the security software, operating system and apps updated and run periodic checks to upgrade them. This will safeguard them from new variants of spyware and viruses.
Build a back-up:
All smartphones offer data back-up services since everyone uses his or her phone as a storage device. You should back up your data at least once a fortnight, depending on the amount that is being accumulated. You can do so by connecting your smartphone to your computer either through a software that offers this option or by copying your documents, pictures, music and other files to your PC. So, if your phone gets stolen or lost, you will at least have all the crucial information at your fingertips.
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