Ensure that your mobile devices are not putting you in harms way.
- Be Cautious Public Wifi
- Do not login to secure websites on public wifi since they are open to anyone, your personal information could be hacked.
- Don’t Post Everything on Social Media
- You could open yourself to being targeted by cyber criminals or home invasion.
- Use Passwords
- If your mobile phone or device is lost or stolen, your information can only be protected by a password or security feature that is enabled.
- Keep Your Location Private
- Most mobile devices automatically allow your location to be viewed by any apps that ask for it, unless you change the settings on your device.
- Delete Unused Apps
- Unused apps could be revealing your personal information to cyber criminals.
- Turn Off Unnecessary Settings
- Bluetooth and Wifi could be automatically connecting to other devices without your permission. If you turn off these settings when not in use, you’ll keep your device from being hacked.