How to Maintain Security with Your Smart Phone

In today’s age, most of our personal data is stored on our phones instead of our computers. From taking personal photos to making financial transactions, there is nothing that we can’t use our smart phones for. This is why most hackers are devising new and inventive ways every day to hack smart phones and steal personal data for malicious use. To prevent such attacks, don’t avoid the following security checks.

 Software Updates

Most smart phone owners completely disregard software updates because some devices are actually rendered useless until the update finishes. And, because smart phone owners don’t want to go through the ‘stall’ time, they reject the update when it pops up on the screen. The purpose of the updates is to detect and fix any weak spots in the security of the system. So the next time you are asked to confirm an update, be it from the app developers or from the device manufacturers, press ‘Accept’.

 Passwords and PINs

Passwords and PINs (Personal Identification Numbers) are also avoided as most people find it bothersome to enter digits or to draw a pattern to access their phones. Again, this is a very big mistake. Passwords and PINs provide immediate security when someone other than you tries to access the phone, however your password can be potentially hacked no matter how strong it is. But the passwords and PINs stall the hacker long enough for the security software to kick. Depending on the software, you will either be informed that your phone is under attack or all private and sensitive information will be automatically wiped.

 Downloading Apps from Unknown Sources

When it comes to downloading apps, stick to official sources like Apple's App Store and Android's

Google Play. Apps downloaded from unknown sources might seem genuine on the surface, but they might be embedded with malicious codes designed to destroy your phone from within and to steal your private data. App downloads come with details. Read them carefully before accepting the terms.

 Infecting Other Devices with Your Phone

If your phone has already been infected with a virus or has been hacked then attaching that phone to other devices like desktops, laptops, tablets, etc. can infect them too. Therefore, until your phone has been deemed clean and safe, it might be better if you kept it away from other vulnerable devices. However, you won’t need to do that if you closely follow the security advice for your phone and for any other device from the very beginning.

Following these tips is bound to keep your phone safe from any external intrusion. But if you find yourself with a malfunctioning phone, then you can call Rapid IT Support to fix your problem in no time. Rapid IT provides online computer repair service and 24 hour IT support. To know more about their services, visit http://www.rapiditsupport.com.au/ right now!