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Phone hacking is a child’s play; read how you can SECURE your device

New Delhi: Do you believe that your smartphone is secure? If yes, then you may need to think again, as usual, most smartphones are not really that secure. According to Dr Pavan Duggal, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, hacking a smartphone is a child’s play.

The number of spyware cases in India is on the rise. According to a 2021 report by Check Point, malware attacks continue to rise in the country since October 2020. The report had pointed out that a whopping 12,719 mobile attacks were reported in the month of March 2021.

With the number of hacking or phishing attacks rising sharply, it is important to make sure that you are following all the right practices to secure your device. Here are a few ways using which you can protect your smartphone:

Zee Media Bureau|

Updated:Apr 24, 2022, 04:47 PM IST

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Download Antivirus

You should always use an antivirus on your smartphone to keep it secure from viruses, malware and phishing attacks.

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Download App from trusted sources

You should always use Googe Play Store or App Store for downloading apps. You can also use other trusted platforms for installing apps on your phone.

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Clean your device

From time to time, you should clean your device to make sure that unwanted files don’t make space. The step will help in removing infected files from the smartphone.

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Using strong passwords

You should also use strong passwords for your phone lock screen and other apps, as it will make it difficult for hackers to enter into your device.

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Avoid using unsecured WiFi

You should not connect to unsecured WiFi networks that are open to public. Hackers can get into your smartphone on the premise of offering free internet.