Tips for Keeping Your Data and Devices Safe
Published on 21 August 14
Henry
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Having a smart and costly mobile device doesn’t mean it is safe against malware attacks. It is a serious business to keep data stored in a mobile device, safe and sound. If you use mobiles for storing business data, be extra cautious. Seek help from small business IT consulting firms for advice.
Nothing can be as painful and embarrassing, as losing critical data on a mobile device to hackers, or due to a sudden collapse. As goes the age-old cliché, prevention is better than cure!
Consider the following handy data and device safety tips if you want to save on expensive disaster recovery services:1. Make the Most of All Safety Options
Today, every mobile device comes with multiple safety options, so make the most of them. You can:
- Use proactive software protection on your phone. Anti malware programs are a prerequisite for basic protection on mobile devices.
- Turn on your home screen password to ensure safety. Remember, any password will be better than none. However, you should use a proper password instead of a PIN that’s easy to guess.
2. Get a Mobile Security Application Installed
Latest phone safety applications come with many privacy protection features, including virus protection, lost-mobile finders, erasing options and remote lock. For example, you can use Lookout if you are using Android.
3. Keep Your Phone Updated
Learn to keep pace with the new patches! Phone updates are meant to address potential security threats. Get a couple of such updates, get them installed and stay safe.
4. Ensure Safety When Accessing Public Wi-Fi
It is not compulsory to do online shopping or banking if you don’t have a secure connection. Avoid accessing websites that ask you to log in using your password. Use a VPN on your phone to keep your personal connection safe.
5. Avoid Using Unsafe Techniques
Mobile users often use techniques like “rooting†to surpass their phones’ limits. This often affects a device’s own safety features, making mobile data more susceptible to theft.
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Yes Jenifer.. You are absolutely right..
Hi Henry
Its realy important tips to share. It sould be reachable to everyone