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Smartphone restart: Nowadays smartphone has become the most important thing. In such a situation, the more we use it, the more the risk of losing personal and financial details increases. A report by the US National Security Agency (NSA) has revealed how we can keep our phones and the data in it safe. The NSA report gives some tips to avoid hackers. Know here what are the details…
The phone needs to be restarted
A report by the US National Security Agency (NSA) says that Android and iPhone users will have to restart their smartphones once in a few days. According to a Forbes report, smartphone security was made an issue in these several years old NSA documents that were revealed recently. It was said that to avoid malware attacks, you should restart the smartphone from time to time. This will help a lot in keeping the phone safe from malware threats.
The phones mentioned in these documents date back to early 2010 and include iPhones with home buttons and some Samsung Galaxy devices. This advice from the NSA still applies. It may not be foolproof, but according to the NSA, restarting your device can help prevent some exploits. The document also has several other tips on how to keep phones secure.
Some essential advice from the NSA to keep your phone secure
Keep the software updated:-
Keep your phone's operating system and all apps updated. Software updates often include security patches to help protect your phone from new threats.
Be careful of public Wi-Fi networks:-
Avoid sharing any personal data when using a public Wi-Fi network. If you must use a public Wi-Fi network, use a VPN.
Turn off Bluetooth:-
Turn off Bluetooth when you are not using it so that no other and unknown devices can connect to your phone.
Be careful while installing apps:-
Only download apps from official app stores like Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Avoid installing apps from unknown sources, as they may be infected with malware.
Use a strong password and PIN:-
Set a strong password and PIN for your phone. Change your passwords regularly and also use features like face lock or fingerprint.
