How to protect your mobile phone data
Numerous apps syphon personal data from your smartphone. With the right settings, you can largely determine yourself what you want to disclose.
A firewall is installed on your computer and your tablet has a virus scanner. But how do you protect your smartphone? When it comes to data protection, don’t forget about the constant companion in your pocket.
Disable unnecessary accesses
Your apps often have automatic access to your microphone, camera or calendar. Check which app needs which access – and deny the rest.
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6 tips to protect your smartphone
The rules for other digital devices also apply to your smartphone. This checklist will help you remember the main points:
- Set a difficult-to-crack passcode, a face ID or a fingerprint.
- Check the apps you download carefully. Fake apps circulate that closely resemble the original and may incur costs after installation.
- Never give out personal data based on e-mail requests and only click on links you can trust.
- Surf safely. Switch off automatic connections to available WLAN networks. If you do need a network, use a VPN app to encrypt your data.
- Activate automatic updates and update your apps regularly to avoid security vulnerabilities.
- Make regular back-ups to your myCloud or other external storage.
Useful links
- myCloud online storage
- Spam, phishing and Internet fraud
- Is your password a master key?
- Maintain your mobile phone correctly
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