10 tips to keep you safe on your phone
1: Update everything. Your phone, your apps. Security patches exist for a reason. Install them to use strong, unique passwords. 2: Use a password manager, they're better than using password 123 for every account or even using a notebook. 3: Enable 2 factor authentication, but use an authenticator app, not SMS. Remember the SIM swapping thing? Microsoft and Google have authenticator apps. 4: Be paranoid about links. If you get a text or e-mail, assume it's malicious until proven otherwise. Hover over links to see the actual URL. Better yet, just go directly to the website yourself. 5: Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not using them. Some, Samsung phones turn Wi-Fi off when out of range automatically, 6: Review app permissions regularly. Go through your apps and revoke unnecessary permissions. Example: Your calculator does not need access to your microphone or your contacts. 7: Don't overshare on social media. Stop posting your location in real time. S...