The number of smartphones using smartphones in the country is in crores and it has become a part of those devices. Today, smartphones have a very important data store including bank account, social media account, private photos. Whether it is a transaction of money or a private thing, nowadays everything is happening through smartphones. Due to this, hackers also keep an eye on this. With a small mistake of users, hackers can blow up everyone with money and sensitive information. Therefore, to protect the smartphone from hacking, definitely follow the tips given below.
Keep a strong password
Always use strong passwords to avoid hacking. Whether it is about smartphone, bank account or social media account. It is very difficult to hack a strong password. Therefore, use uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and special characters in your password. Apart from this, keep two-factor authentication enabled. It gives your account another layer of security.
Regular update to phone and apps
Keep updating your phone and apps regularly for safety. This removes security flaws in apps and operating systems. If the phone is not updated on time, it becomes easy for hackers to make a dent.
Do not get into the greed of public Wi-Fi
If you are getting free Wi-Fi in railway stations, parks or cafes etc. then do not get into its greed. Actually, it is very easy for hackers to target people on public Wi-Fi. Therefore, never do online transactions or shopping etc. on public Wi-Fi.
Download apps from only reliable sources
Always use reliable sources to download the app. Never download an app by clicking on the link from the unknown person on social media or unknown person. Many times hackers make fake apps with malware like real. As soon as these apps are installed, all the data of the phone may be handed over to the hackers. So always download apps from trusted sources like Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
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