In today’s modern world, the biggest weapon is data. And there are many companies/ hackers trying to access your data. The hacked data will be used to blackmail you or to defame you. Following are the tips that you can follow to keep your data safe!
1 : Don’t connect to unknown Wi-fi connections:
Yes! You read it right, connecting to unknown wifi networks is the biggest mistake an smartphone holder can make, because when you connect to an unknown wifi, you give the owner of the wifi (probably a marketing company or a hacker) to see all the contents of your phone including: Images, Videos, Messages and even hear phone calls. This may a reason you may find free wifi connections at many different places.
2: Don’t install any application outside Google Play Store/ IOS App Store:
Installing a third party apps can be much more dangerous then using a free unknown wifi. Because you will disconnect from a wifi connection when you walk out of range. But the third party application stays in your phone, and continuously steals your data. And sometimes the application itself cannot be uninstalled from the phone directly.
3: Use latest version of Andriod/ IOS:
You should keep your phone updated. Because updates not only brings you with new features but is also brings new security patches. Security patches are the updates made by the company to stop the process of data leaks. Nowadays, Android phones are loaded with new advance features that always ask for your permission to use features of your phone for any application.
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