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Simple Mistakes That Make Your Phone Less Secure

Simple Mistakes That Make Your Phone Less Secure

#Having lousy password habits
Passwords are not impenetrable, but they definitely add a serious layer of protection against having your data stolen. But most people have the worst password habits. Some of the biggest password blunders include:
Using weak passwords (think guy who uses “password” as their password to be ironic, it’s not ironic, it’s just dumb)
Using the same password for several accounts (if a hacker gets into one account, they’ve got them all)
Saving passwords as a note on your phone (here, please take my passwords!)
Solution: The obvious solution for these mistakes is to choose strong passwords, different for each account, and never save them on a note on your phone. Use a password manager if you just can’t remember them all, or use a protected doc if you absolutely must have a list written down.

#Hackers’ Favorite Mistake #: Hopping onto public WiFi

Public WiFi used to be a smartphone user’s best friend. It was a cheap option, always accessible, and the easiest way to hop online wherever you were. But with the rise in hack attacks, we’re quickly learning that public WiFi networks are simply not worth the price. Since anyone can piggyback onto these open signals, public WiFi channels are major security risks and should be avoided at all costs.

Solution: Only use mobile data when outside of your home. If you are out of minutes or need a major download, only use public WiFi with a strong VPN to encrypt your activity.

#Mistake #: Relying on autofill forms and staying logged in

We know, it’s the easiest option. Let the bots do the work of typing out all your info for you. The trouble is that autofill forms save the most sensitive information (passwords, home address, credit card numbers), so they leave you the most vulnerable. The same thing goes for staying logged into your various accounts. Anyone who gets hold of your phone can use your online accounts to make purchases, bank transfers, etc. at your expense. This could cost you millions.

Solution: Don’t let Google and other autofill services record your sensitive information for later use. Log out of accounts when you’re finished using them.

#Mistake #: Ignoring security updates

Until the machines take over the world, software developers are only human. As such, everything they develop has flaws and bugs. Sometimes, these bugs can leave breaches in their security, vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit for nefarious purposes.

Whenever an issue is found, developers patch the issue and release an update, so the software is better than before. The biggest mistake Android users make is not updating their security when an update is available. We’re all guilty of ignoring these important messages, but blowing off security updates could cost you dearly.

Solution: Always install security updates when they are released.

And of course, the number one Android safety tip is to keep your phone out of harm’s reach. Don’t leave your smartphone on the bar or table at a restaurant. Don’t leave it in an open pocket when walking through a crowd. The minute your phone gets into the hands of someone else, the likelihood of being hacked grows exponentially, so keep your phone safe to prevent major identity theft from the start.

Avoid all of these common mistakes, and you’ll be far better off than the vast majority of Android users out there


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