Malware is on the rise for smartphones as they lack the same type of security system that you find on a desktop or laptop. Because of this fact mobile phones are being targeted by criminals across the world as a way to access personal data much easier.

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Malware is on the rise for smartphones as they
lack the same type of security system that you find Many people like the convenience of using a Blue-
on a desktop or laptop. Because of this fact mobile tooth headset, but that convenience makes it very
phones are being targeted by criminals across the easy for others to listen in on phone conversations
world as a way to access personal data much ea- and provides them with the ability to download all
sier. Here’s look at three ways that you can improve of your important data as well. Make sure to use
your smartphone security as well as the security an encrypted Bluetooth headset if you want to be
of mobile devices along with the type of threat and hands-free in a public setting. Otherwise opt for
risk that you may face. the wired headset to help protect your information
from falling into the hands of the wrong people.
The third area that most people don’t consider is the
use of social media sites. With so much public infor-
mation now being displayed on Twitter,Facebook and
other websites and makes it very easy for hackers
and criminals to target this type of information.
Hackers can then use this information to send ma-
The first place for smartphone security risks are at licious e-mails that are specifically targeted to you
your local Starbucks, restaurant, hotel or any place that they will hope you will click on the link inside
that has wireless internet access that you don’t need the e-mail to take you to an infected website. As a
a password to use. In these locations someone that general rule you should never click on a link in the
is on the same network can easily hack into your e-mail unless it is from someone you have personally
device and download all of your important informa- met and even then you should be cautious.
tion and files unless you have data encryption on it.
While smartphones have made it much easier to
Because most smart phones bought today have very communicate with family members and to do bu-
little encryption capability or not at all it is best to siness on the road they also create potential secu-
turn off your Wi-Fi unless you’re using it at home rity risks for your personal information and data
or at work. If you have a smart phone that you’re from your company. It is important that you take
using for work purposes is best to use some type the necessary steps to protect this information at
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of mobile VPN product that can better protect your all costs to keep you from potential problems down
information. the road. By following the smartphone security tips
listed above, you should be less likely to face security
risks in the future.
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