The internet is one of the best things that have happened to mankind. It has presented us with many possibilities. Whilst making the world a global village with interaction and connection to friends, relatives and business partners in different continents and locations made possible with a single click.
With the possibilities, the Internet presents some challenges or problems which can make life difficult if and when users do not take necessary precaution.
Hackers can steal your data from your Internet-connected smartphone or tablet. Consider applying mobile device security measures, to help protect personal and private information on your device.
Five things you can do to improve your mobile security are;
Download and Install a VPN App
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an app that helps you access the web both privately and safely. The app routes your connection through a private server hence hiding your connection from fraudsters who might be spying on your activities.
A few example scenarios where the app becomes useful include:
- Accessing banking or share trading websites or any private browsing
- Watching restricted or IP blocked content when required
- Downloading apps unavailable in your country, due to IP address
- Masking online presence on a public WiFi network
Android users can download a reliable VPN application from the Google play store, while IOS users can browse the Apple App store for security apps for iPhone
Set up screen lock security
Recent editions of smartphones give users various options of screen locks and physical device security. Many mobile devices help increase data security with fingerprint or facial recognition technology. Today, there is even personal authentication via a wave of the hand. These functionalities are becoming mainstream, with more and more devices and apps requiring a fingerprint or facial features for access.
Be Internet Savvy
Improve your mobile device security by being aware of spam emails with those ‘too good to be true’ offers. Unclaimed prizes, inheritances or large sums of money and gift cards from unexpected senders are some examples of common spam or fraud attempts. Also, note that financial institutions and most other service providers will never ask for your personal information via email
Other safety procedures that don’t require apps include:
- Periodically deleting your mobile browser’s cookies and history.
- Finding and deleting unknown files on your device.
- Upgrade already installed apps or system upgrades using to ensure you have the latest security features and/or bugs removed. Always Check App Permissions.
- Android and iOS mobile operating systems now ask for permissions regarding specific app features. For example, a camera app may ask for permission to access your device’s photo gallery. However, there might be apps that may ask for permissions which do not relate to the function of the app at all. For instance, a photo-editing app which asks for permission to access the contacts on your device. This access can be allowed or skipped by you. Also, it’s important to note that certain apps can still gain access to some of the data on your phone. Thus, only download and install apps from trusted sources.Install Phone-Tracking Software
A lost or stolen mobile device is a huge inconvenience. Good Samaritans might give your device back, but don’t expect to have your device returned. Track your phone or tablet location by installing a phone-tracking app on your device(s), so any personal data or information saved can be retrieved when you recover your phone or mobile device. Secure your smartphone or tablet with these tips to help increase the security for your mobile device. Always pay attention to any unusual activities on your device. Consider asking the help of an expert to aid in “beefing up” the security of your gadget
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