【MEA】How to protect your smartphone from hackers?

Customer need to know that Security patches that we send frequently are important as Huawei protect your phone from such issues related to security & Data privacy

Precautions:-

·      Avoid public Wi-Fi:

Try to use only your private cell connection whenever possible and switch off Wi-Fi on your mobile phone altogether whenever you are in a public place. If that is not possible, consider using a VPN app.

·      Lock your smartphone:

Be sure that you use password to protect your device and also there is Fingerprint scanning and Face ID are easy & fast alternatives.

·      Use two-factor authentication:

you'll be asked to enter a special login code or confirm your login attempt each time someone tries accessing Facebook from a computer or mobile device that don't recognize.

·      Beware of spam and untrusted emails:

Avoid clicking on links in unknown emails, opening untrusted attachments, or running app updates prompted through email.

·      Manage app permissions:

Check the apps on your phone to determine whether they have more privileges than they need. You can accept or deny permissions like access to the camera, microphone, your contacts, or your location. Keep track of which permissions you gave to your apps.