In our digital lives, for every comfort and freedom, there are numerous of cyber attackers that keep an eye to exploit them.
But if you are much more addicted to your smartphones then it can be much riskier. Fight back with these easy ways to protect your digital life.
1. Avoid using Wi-Fi at public spots such as airports, coffee houses, hotels etc. unless and until you are using a secured VPN.
2. If you aren’t browsing the internet, get offline.
3. Beware of suspicious free download offers. Such ones can affect your device with malicious malware.
4. Never open suspicious websites. Look for secured website having ‘https’ in its URL.
5. Enable a strong password on your device to get rid of malicious threats and vulnerabilities.
6. Always disable your GPS when not required so as to keep your location hidden from cyber hackers.
7. Keep your operating system updated on regular basis. Having an updated operating system keeps all the malicious attacks at bay.
8. Keep your accounts logged out when you aren’t using them. Keeping your accounts opened can be a bit risky and easier for cyber-attackers.
9. Buy applications from only trusted sources instead of third party sources. Download only from authorized sources such as Google Play Store, App Store etc.
10. Be sure to read all the terms and conditions before getting anything installed. Backup all your sensitive data frequently. Timely getting a backup of your sensitive data prevents the loss of your sensitive data.
11. Get the best mobile security software on your device to keep your device safe and secure from cyber-crooks. Having a mobile security software on your device keeps the malicious intruders at bay.
