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How to safeguard your phone from hackers: 5 important steps
Worried about hackers getting into your phone? You’re not alone. Our phones carry personal messages, banking details, photos, and more. Here are five easy steps to keep your phone safe from cyberattacks.
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Use strong passwords and enable screen lock
Always set a strong password or PIN. Avoid simple combinations like 1234 or your birthdate. Use biometric locks like fingerprint or face unlock for added safety. It’s a small step but adds a big layer of protection.
Always set a strong password or PIN. Avoid simple combinations like 1234 or your birthdate. Use biometric locks like fingerprint or face unlock for added safety. It’s a small step but adds a big layer of protection.
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Don’t click on suspicious links
If you get a message or email with a link that looks odd, don’t click on it. Hackers often trick people into opening links that secretly install malware on your phone. If in doubt, delete the message or verify with the sender.
If you get a message or email with a link that looks odd, don’t click on it. Hackers often trick people into opening links that secretly install malware on your phone. If in doubt, delete the message or verify with the sender.
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Update your apps and phone regularly
App and system updates often include important security fixes. If you skip them, your phone stays exposed to known bugs. Turn on auto-updates or make it a habit to check manually every few days.
App and system updates often include important security fixes. If you skip them, your phone stays exposed to known bugs. Turn on auto-updates or make it a habit to check manually every few days.
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Avoid using public Wi-Fi without a VPN
Free Wi-Fi in cafes or airports might be tempting, but it’s often not secure. Hackers can steal your data if you're not careful. If you must use public Wi-Fi, always use a trusted VPN to keep your connection private.
Free Wi-Fi in cafes or airports might be tempting, but it’s often not secure. Hackers can steal your data if you're not careful. If you must use public Wi-Fi, always use a trusted VPN to keep your connection private.
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sFree Wi-Fi in cafes or airports might be tempting, but it’s often not secure. Hackers can steal your data if you're not careful. If you must use public Wi-Fi, always use a trusted VPN to keep your connection private.
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Be careful with app permissions
Some apps ask for unnecessary access to your contacts, location, or camera. Always read what permissions an app is asking for. If it feels like too much, say no or uninstall the app. Less access means fewer chances of your data being misused.
Some apps ask for unnecessary access to your contacts, location, or camera. Always read what permissions an app is asking for. If it feels like too much, say no or uninstall the app. Less access means fewer chances of your data being misused.
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