Here’s How You Can Stay Safe On Your Smartphone

These simple tweaks can protect your phone against cyber attacks

Google and Apple may have both released their newest flagship smartphones the Google Pixel and iPhone 7. But are they safe enough from the ground up to protect you from cyber attacks, malware and viruses?

Even though both companies claim their phones are the safest, it never hurts to up security by taking personal precautions.

Start by protecting your phone by putting up a complex password. A strong password that cannot be easily guessed goes a long way.

Backup your data occasionally to protect your phone from ransomware. Safeguard your data so you can instantly wipe off your phone and still get to keep the data.

For more precautionary methods, read more details http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2016/09/24/staying-safe-your-smartphone/87446674/

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