Keep Bluetooth, Wi-Fi off, do an app 'audit': How to keep your smartphone safe & secure from hackers

Keep Bluetooth, Wi-Fi off, do an app 'audit': How to keep your smartphone safe & secure from hackers

• By Staff Writer

The smartphone has become a do-it-all device, as one can bank online, book cabs, watch movies or listen to music, though this. However, it comes with its own set of user privacy and security concerns. The following are a few ‘easy’ tips to stay secure.

Don’t forget to log out of ecommerce sites: Once a transaction is complete, don’t forget to log out of your account, especially if you are transacting on a public Wi-Fi network.

Look before you charge: “Juice jacking” is a common scam that hackers use, where they set up fake charging stations and access your data or install malware once you plug in your phone.

Do an app ‘audit’ every now and then: Apps come with security flaws. Do not blindly give permission access to each app. You can always check which apps you have given access to and change that if you aren’t comfortable with it.