BE SMART WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE (AND OTHER DEVICES) - Part 2

Continued from 9/13/14 post . . .

Many of us forget that a smart phone is just another computer.  Clicking on QR codes, apps, games, and Wi-Fi can expose your personal information.  Here are some tips for minimizing the dangers:

- Install apps cautiously and be alert to malicious impostors that look like brand-name products.  If an app contains sensitive personal information, use a password.  Consider getting a security app and screen lock.

- Be cautious when using Wi-Fi.  If you're transmitting information over a Wi-Fi network it can be intercepted.
Source: Murdoch University, Consumer Reports

Next month: More tips to protect your devices . . .


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