The document discusses how to secure mobile phones from hackers, highlighting various threats such as smishing and man-in-the-middle attacks. It provides actionable advice on protecting oneself, including registration with do-not-call services and changing online habits to minimize personal information exposure. The presentation also emphasizes the importance of being aware of security challenges and adapting personal practices for better safety.

1. How to make your mobile phone
safe from hackers
David Strom
@dstrom
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3. Agenda
• Scary things hackers can do with your phone
• I have nothing to hide:!
• Don’t keep your head in the sand
• What things you can do to protect yourself
• Balancing privacy and security

4. Scary things about
mobile phone
security

5. USA Today Smishing Video
• (link)

8. “Man-in-the-middle” attack

18. Mother Horrified to Learn Hackers Put
Live Feed of Daughters' Bedroom Online

21. How to respond to robocalls
• Register with DoNotCall.Gov. Use a call-
blocking service such as Hiya or Truecaller
• Never wire money when requested
• Don’t interact with the robocaller: Not even
“hello”
• Try to call them back

32. READ THIS
OFTEN!

36. Avira, Avast, ESET, Kaspersky, Sophos

42. Additional suggestions
• Don’t pick some tech that is too difficult to
manage
• Change one or two habits at a time until you
feel comfortable
• Eliminate personal info on Facebook et al.
(e.g. Jan 1 “birthday”)

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Good luck and stay safe!
David Strom
(314) 277-7832
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