28/04/2022
How To Protect Your Phone From Getting Hacked Again 💁🏻♀️
1️⃣ DON’T DOWNLOAD SKETCHY APPS ⬇️
📲 There are two simple ways to tell if you’re about to download sketchy software. The first way is to look at the website’s domain name. If you don’t see a recognisable domain name like Microsoft or IBM, investigate further. Next, read the reviews. If the review warnings sound legit, don’t download the software. Internet reviewers are typically very up-front about their experiences online.
2️⃣ ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PHONE WITH YOU ⬇️
📱 Once they have your phone, it only takes a day to break into it and hijack your contacts list, passwords, bank account details, and anything else they consider valuable. Don’t make it easy for them - keep your phone with you.
3️⃣ ALWAYS USE A PASSCODE LOCK ⬇️
📲 Yes, it’s super annoying to enter a passcode every time you want to use your phone. But passcodes add a critical layer to preventing cybercriminal activity.
4️⃣ AVOID PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS ⬇️
📱 Charging your phone at a public station might seem convenient at the time, but beware, hackers are lying in wait to pounce. They install malware into the charging station - just waiting for you to come along and innocently connect your phone.
5️⃣ ALWAYS ENABLE TWO-FACTOR AUTHORISATION ⬇️
📲 2FA has gotten much more accessible. Biometrics like fingerprints and face ID have made it much more straightforward. What could be easier than shoving your face in front of your phone to prove it’s you?
6️⃣ PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CYBER CRIMINALS ⬇️
📱 Don’t be an easy mark for criminal activity. There’s an intelligent way to proactively safeguard yourself and your loved ones from the nightmare of phone hacking and stolen identity. Check out identity theft protection from Hawk Eye. We will notify you when they are at risk and provide complete recovery services.