Today, data security on the Internet has become a global issue. And this has affected smartphone users. Indeed, today this pocket gadget often stores valuable information - not only of a personal nature, but also related to business or finance. Information security specialist Bern Alexander Sergeevich believes that in order to secure your smartphone, it is enough take just a few steps: disable app permission, block camera and microphone access, get rid of spam and advertising. But first things first.
Creating a secure network connection
Experts note that in order to prevent malicious attacks on the data in the smartphone, it is necessary to use only encrypted web surfing. The VPN protocol is of great importance when it comes to connecting to wireless public networks.
Such a connection can even be created with a home router. A significant plus is the fact that in this case the VPN connection can be used for free. But you need to understand that free applications are usually low speed and low quality.
To establish a VPN connection, you will need to create an account by registering in the application. This is necessary so that in the case of dynamic ip addresses, the VPN connects without problems. You will need to make a number of settings on the device itself, but this is not difficult if you follow the instructions.
Block incoming calls from spammers
In addition to a secure connection, notes Alexander Bern, it is important to reject calls from annoying spammers. After all, with the help of such calls, ill-wishers often try to get to the data.
In the case of iOS and Android, there are many spam blocking apps available today. As a rule, it works like this - in case of an incoming call, the application starts searching for a number in the database. If the number is marked as a spammer, then the user is informed about it.
To access such a service, you need to register in one of the applications and set the privacy settings according to the instructions.
Optimizing messenger privacy
This spring, netizens discussed the news that the Facebook social network was collecting data about users' SMS and their call history. It was about Facebook Messenger. Experts note that you can find out if this problem has affected the user personally if you copy all the data from Facebook to your smartphone. If the data is really being collected, but you want to stop it, you need to go to the messenger, click on the image profile, then select the "People - Synchronize contacts" tab, and when the window opens, check the box next to "Turn off".
If you listen to these tips, you don't have to worry about the security of your smartphone data.
Disable geotagging
Almost always, applications for social networks of smartphones automatically upload all photos to the Internet. The fact is that many modern smartphones use location tags already in their photo files. Thus, everyone who has the appropriate software, which is not a problem to find on the Internet today, can look at your pictures and find out your location on a specific day.
Bluetooth
Today, few people think about the fact that Bluetooth is as much a source of risk as Wi-Fi. Perhaps it is underestimated due to its short range. But, nevertheless, it will help to deliver serious problems. Experts advise turning off Bluetooth when there is no need for it. And in the settings, indicate that the connection via Bluetooth is established only upon request, but by no means automatically.