How To Protect Mobile Phone? is major issue today
These common sense tips will keep your data and smartphone secure, from locking it with a pin to installing security apps.
Here are eight ways to increase the security of your phone and what you store there:
1. Don’t give out any personal information
A text message that appears to be from your bank might not be genuine. To confirm a request for account information by any business, send an email or text message to the company. Taping links in unsolicited email or text messages is the same.
2. To lock your phone, use a pin, password, or pattern
This is very easy to set up. You can find the instructions for most Android(tm), go to your Security Settings. These functions are available to iOS users in the General section of their settings.
3. Only trustable stores can download apps
Google Play(tm) is a great place to search for new games or more productive apps. You should check the reviews and ratings if they are available. Also, make sure to read the privacy policy of any app you download to find out what features your phone will have access too.
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4. Backup your data
This is about protecting your data and recovering it in the event of a disaster. You can backup your documents, contacts, music, photos, videos, and other data to the cloud with Backup Assistant Plus or VerizonCloud.
5. Make sure to keep your operating system up-to-date.
These updates are usually periodic and add new features as well as tighten security.
6. After you have made a payment, log out
When you are done shopping or banking from your smartphone, log off. You can also avoid transactions on public Wi-Fi by not saving your passwords or usernames.
7. When not in use, turn off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth(r).
They are used to connect to something. However, thieves can make use of them to access your files and connect to your device.
8. Protect your investment
It can be very stressful to lose your smartphone. Every day, around 200,000 smartphones are stolen, lost, or damaged. Surprised at the cost of replacing a smartphone that has been lost with a similar model and make, you might be.
Total mobile protection will prevent this from ever happening. If your device is damaged, lost, stolen or damaged after the expiration of the manufacturer’s warranty, you will receive a replacement as soon as possible.
Verizon Support & Protection is a part of Total Mobile Protection. This app is powered by McAfee(r). It helps protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Other useful features include lock and locate, alarm, as well as the ability to wipe your phone if lost.
Are you looking for information on lost, stolen, or damaged devices? To learn more, visit Verizon’s Insurance and Repair pages.
All information provided is for informational purposes only. The information contained herein may be changed at any time. Verizon is not responsible if you rely on the content.
