Lifestyle
Top 5 Mobile Phone Safety Tips
You’ve been there before — left your cell phone at home and spent the rest of the day walking around feeling like you’re missing a critical piece of yourself, almost like a fifth limb. Your phone contains your personal photos, daily planner, contact list, alarm clock, music player, game console challenge, and more. GetCyberSafe.ca informs Canadians about internet security and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves online and recommends the following tips:
1. All mobile phones can be locked by a password .Use one — it’s an easy way to protect your personal information.
2. Check your mobile provider’s website regularly for system updates for your device. Always act on notifications about operating system updates.
3. Avoid connecting to unknown or non-password protected Wi-Fi networks. Even if they’re private, an unknown or unsecured network is an open invitation for hackers, fraudsters, and malware.
4. You should only connect to a public Wi-Fi network that you know and trust. You should be confident that it’s secure and password protected before connecting.
5. Beware of fake or “evil twin” Wi-Fi networks. These are sometimes created in the same location as legitimate Wi-Fi networks to lure and attack unsuspecting mobile users.
Learn more about how to keep all your devices secure online at GetCyberSafe.ca.
