Mobiles are the most-used devices in our routine. What would we do without our smartphones? We use them for school, work, or only to check out our Instagram home page. Social media is also something that we could never live without, especially during these social distancing times. Luckily, the photos, video calls, and chats make us feel near our loved ones. It is essential for us to stay alert on our devices' security, especially for those who use a password manager on their mobiles because if malware spy over your data, all your accounts could be hacked.

We want to let you know how to protect your data:

Lock your phone.

We encourage you to use a password to unlock your mobile device because strangers could access your information and accounts if it gets lost or stolen. Often, people skip the use of passwords under the statement of "there's nothing I want to hide on my smartphone" but things go deeper when it comes to protecting your privacy.

Surf smart.

Stay alert to suspicious-looking links and websites that could have viruses and malware. Also, stay focused on those links that ask you to fill requests or forms with your confidential information.

Virtual Private Network.

The risk decreases whenever we use a Virtual Private Network because it provides the user a safer online connection. Those VPN apps hide your IP address, enabling you to change your location whenever you want to watch Netflix movies that are not available in your county.

Web Browser that leaves no trace.

It is essential to use a web browser that leaves no trace. These apps will help the user by blocking cookies, tracking, and disturbing ads.

Data Erasure.

The erasure of data must be performed by a certified company, so you can ensure that the equipment you throw out today will not become a security threat tomorrow. Whenever we sell, donate, or leave our smartphone with someone else, deleting data is almost a requirement because we do not want them to spy on our information.