Secure your phone
As handling smartphones in all aspects is one of Red Fusion’s specialties, we encounter all sorts of phone problems on a daily basis. Your smartphone isn't getting much of a break. If you're like a lot of today's professionals, you use it for work, play, and a little personal business in between. What if something went wrong with the phone, such as it being lost or stolen? What's worse, what if your phone is hacked? Follow these simple steps, and prevent that happening to you!
· Stay locked - First and foremost, the fundamentals. Lock your phone with facial ID, a fingerprint, a pattern, or a pin. (Depending on your device, operating system, and manufacturer, your selections will vary but it will bring some sort of security.) Take it a step further for further security. Secure your phone's accounts with strong passwords and use two-factor authentication on apps that support it, which adds another layer of security.
· VPN - When using unsafe public networks such as those found at airports, cafes, and hotels, VPN hides your connection from hackers, allowing you to connect privately. With a VPN connection, you can be assured that your sensitive data, documents, and activities are safe from prying eyes, which is reassuring given how much personal and professional business we conduct on our smartphones.
· Remote Wipe - Set up a remote wipe system. You'll be able to remotely wipe all of your phone's data if it's lost or stolen (which means, if your phone is stolen, the thief won’t be able to extract any of your data). You can frequently utilize remote wipe to locate your phone.
· Third party apps - Third-party apps should be avoided. You don't have much of a choice if you're using an iPhone. Staying on Google Play and not allowing apps from unknown sources, on the other hand, keeps Android users reasonably safe. Malicious apps, which can operate in the background and compromise your personal data including passwords, credit card information, and more—basically everything you keep on your phone—are frequently found outside of app stores. If you do decide to utilize third-party apps, do your homework to ensure you don't end up with a harmful program.
· Apps update - We all download applications, use them for a while, and then forget about them. Some apps need you to create an account, which may keep data on your phone. Take the extra step of deleting those accounts to ensure that any data stored on your phone is no longer accessible. Update the ones you keep on a regular basis, and if possible, set on auto-updates. Updates not only offer new features to programs, but they also frequently fix security concerns.
· Public Wi-Fi - Use caution when using public wi-fi. Yes, you do not want to exhaust your data. However, because public wi-fi is inherently unsafe, avoid conducting business or sending critical data while using it. Consider employing a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt data sent over the internet.
We hope these tips were at least a bit helpful. Protect your phone and your personal and business data the best you can. If you still have any issues regarding data access, or malicious malware that may infect your smartphone, feel free to contact Red Fusion for free diagnostics!