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W

e equip our smartphones and tablets with

rugged cases to keep them safe and

happily pay out to repair a cracked screen

no matter the cost, but do we do enough to protect

the data stored on our phones? From a dodgy

download demanding app permissions, to a

phishing scam sent via email, or a virus infecting

your device, there’s a lot of things that can render

your handset useless or steal your sensitive data.

Android users are particularly at risk. As an open

system, Android trusts users and its community of

developers to do the right thing. However, there are

always those that will exploit this for their own ends.

Also, if you’ve rooted your device, you could be at

greater risk since you can give programs access to

deeper parts of your device’s system.

The following pages will outline some of the best

practices users should undertake when weighing up

their options when it comes to securing their phone.

Try them out and your data will remain safe and

secure. Let’s get to it.

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SECURE

YOUR PHONE

Protect against malware, theft and ensure your privacy

with these simple security tips and tricks