Smart Phone Security
We’re all familiar with computer security, but when was the last time you thought about security for your smart phone? With the amount of confidential data carried on these devices, security is something to consider.
Viruses can and do propagate via smart phones, although the effect is mitigated because viruses usually can’t travel between different types of phones. Even so, you might want to consider antivirus software for your phone.
Physical security is another concern. You should use your phone’s options to set passwords to protect your data. Some phones come with encryption features. It goes without saying that you should always have a backup of any data on your phone in case it is lost, stolen or broken.
Other ways you can protect your phone include turning off Bluetooth and/or WiFi when you’re not using them, to prevent unauthorized access. Bear in mind that using a unsecured public WiFi hotspot from your phone is just as risky as doing so from your computer.
Most phones allow you to clear memory and cache of potentially sensitive data. Some also have a setting that will erase all data after a specified number of incorrect password attempts. While no security measures are perfect, these tips will help you reduce the risks.
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