Follow the Below tips to keep your smartphone safe and increase the security

1. Last year, about 23 percent of people reported that they use a four-digit pass code on their Smartphones. But shocking news is that, on Android phones, a thief using right software can crack it in less than 20 minutes. So, always use a longer code including letters and symbols.

2. Always use a mobile tracer app such as Find my iPhone or Locate My Droid so that if your phone is lost or stolen you can track, remote lock and if necessary remote wipe it.

3. Backup your Data means keep a duplicate copy of your data. There are too many malwares  and infectious files on internet which can wipe out your data in seconds. So, that if you have a backup that’s not a big deal.

4.Read the reviews and comments before downloading  apps. Read the terms and conditions carefully and look at what it want permission to do. For e.g there should no need of a puzzle game to get access to your messages and location. It can saves lot of your time regarding security.

5. Be careful to download apps from unknown stores. They can easily contain malwares. The same applies to adverts in free apps.

6. Smartphones are commonly used for web surfing. So, install a good browser such as Google Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Uc Browser etc. As we know, threats are everywhere on internet and they enter to your device through browser. So, a browser with less security harmful. Installing a good browser will be helpful to get rid of it.

7. Always use a Antivirus software. Antivirus for Smartphones are spreading like wildfire so you should get yourself one and beware of fake antiviruses.

8. Never use your Banking details and passwords on a shared wireless connection. Your usage details will be stored on their servers they can misuse it or sell it to the thieves.

So, here are some few basic tips which helps in keeping your Smartphones alive.

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