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10 tips for securing your smartphone | eSkills | DigitalCitizenShip | CyberSecurity | MobileSecurity | CyberHygiene

10 tips for securing your smartphone | eSkills | DigitalCitizenShip | CyberSecurity | MobileSecurity | CyberHygiene | 21st Century Learning and Teaching | Scoop.it
Remote wiping? Encryption? Secure passcode? Here are 10 tips to ensure you keep your smartphone just as secure as your PC.




1. Always secure your smartphone with a password

2. Ensure that your device locks itself automatically

3. Install security software

4. Only download apps from approved sources

5. Check your apps' permissions

6. Don't miss operating system updates

7. Be wary of any links you receive via email or text message

8. Encrypt your smartphone

9. Turn off automatic Wi-Fi connection

10. Turn off Bluetooth and NFC when not in use


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https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/10/08/10-tips-for-securing-your-smartphone/


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Remote wiping? Encryption? Secure passcode? Here are 10 tips to ensure you keep your smartphone just as secure as your PC.


1. Always secure your smartphone with a password

2. Ensure that your device locks itself automatically

3. Install security software

4. Only download apps from approved sources

5. Check your apps' permissions

6. Don't miss operating system updates

7. Be wary of any links you receive via email or text message

8. Encrypt your smartphone

9. Turn off automatic Wi-Fi connection

10. Turn off Bluetooth and NFC when not in use


Read full article here:


https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/10/08/10-tips-for-securing-your-smartphone/


Learn more:


https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/digital-citizenship-social-media-and-privacy/


Elizabeth Milovidov's curator insight, December 1, 2014 9:24 AM

Is your phone secure?  Read these 10 tips for guidance.

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Smartphone Safety [PDF-Infographic]

Smartphone Safety [PDF-Infographic]

 

A MUST read, protect the kids!

 

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Smartphone security gap exposes location, texts, email, expert says

Smartphone security gap exposes location, texts, email, expert says | 21st Century Learning and Teaching | Scoop.it
Just as U.S. companies are coming to grips with the threats to their computer networks emanating from cyber spies based in China, a noted expert is highlighting what he says is an even more pernicious vulnerability in smartphones.
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How Attackers Could Gain Remote Control over Most Smartphones | MIT Technology Review

How Attackers Could Gain Remote Control over Most Smartphones | MIT Technology Review | 21st Century Learning and Teaching | Scoop.it
A system designed to let carriers remotely install software on phones, or change their settings without a user noticing, is open to abuse.
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A system designed to let carriers remotely install software on phones, or change their settings without a user noticing, is open to abuse.

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French hacker admits smartphone app fraud

French hacker admits smartphone app fraud | 21st Century Learning and Teaching | Scoop.it
Slowly softly stealing Frenchman...

 

A 20 YEAR OLD French hacker has admitted to running a scam app that siphoned off small amounts of cash from smartphone users.
The unnamed man has appeared in a story published by the BBC that says he made over half a million Euros from his scheme. He reportedly was based at his parents' house in Northern France.

 

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