Tips To Protect Your SmartPhone

 The National Security Agency has put out some tips to protect your smartphone.

• Restart your phone once a week - It only takes seconds and it’s definitely worth doing. Simply turn your phone off, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on. Doing this every week will help protect against zero-click exploits, where a hacker can get in without you having to click on a link or open a file.
• Disable Bluetooth when you don’t need it - Is your Bluetooth always on? The NSA advises against it because hackers and scammers nearby can use it to hijack your phone.
• Skip public USB ports - It may be tempting to plug into one at the airport or coffee shop, but hackers can use them to install malware or steal your data. It’s rare in the U.S., but it’s still a legit threat. When you need to recharge, use your own adapter in a public power outlet and you’re good to go.
• Don’t use public Wi-Fi either - Sure, it’s convenient, but public Wi-Fi is open to everyone, which makes it a playground for snoopers. The thing is, scammers are sneaky and may create networks called “coffee shop” or “hotel guest” so you think you’re connecting to the real thing when you’re not. So, if you’re at a hotel or coffee shop, ask someone who works there for the specific name of their Wi-Fi network, just to be safe.
• Cover your mic and camera - According to the NSA, it’s best to use a protective case that drowns your phone’s microphone and covers your camera when you’re not using it. Physically blocking the sound or camera feed is the only “unhackable layer of security.”