In order to increase the level of protection of personal data on mobile devices, the Russians should update the software, use antiviruses and reliable passwords. About this ria novosti He said MTS Telephone Department President of Natalya Gollitsyna.
Gollitsynna said, “The protection of personal data on the smartphone, the continuous development of technologies and the spread of mobile threats is becoming more and more relevant. Important information is stored on devices: people, photographs, banking data and passwords. Such data can be used by attackers for homod schemes,” he said.
According to the expert, regular updates of the operating system and applications eliminate safety deficits and the installation of antivirus programs protects devices from malicious attacks and identity hunting.
Golitsyna emphasized the importance of using complex passwords, pim codes and biometry to increase security. Before installing applications, the expert recommends to check their ratings, reviews and information about developers and analyze which data is requested when signing sites.
These recommendations are particularly important in the conditions of expanding the technological capabilities of scammers using data for penalty programs. Attentive attitude to the security of the smartphone will help to protect important information, including banking data and personal photographs.
Previously reportedAndroid 16 will be a new protection against hacking over USB.
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Source: Gazeta
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