Can my phone be easily hacked?

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans

Everyone has a smartphone — OK, except toddlers. So we take the convenience of being connected to everything at all times for granted. But are we risking big problems by storing and transmitting so much data to and from our trusted electronic companion? A look at the security of Wi-Fi on a plane On a recent plane trip, I looked into the architecture of the Wi-Fi networks onboard, and couldn’t find READ NOW Would you send credit card info to anyone from your phone? This is never a good idea. But even if you are one of the users who would never send financial info, you may not be aware that all your electronic contacts and even personal photos and videos are potentially exposed to theft. We do not think twice about storing crucial and sometimes confidential info in our phone’s memory. Many people have memos or texts that contain passwords stored right on their phone. Of course one should always keep the phone at close hand and install software to help locate the phone and wipe it remotely if necessary. But have you ever contemplated that the convenience of connecting to your phone with your ear bud or in-auto […]

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