Carrying
entire digital information on your mobile devices can be difficult nowadays. Whether
you own an iOS or an Android device, Apple and Google can collect information
about places you go, the apps you run, the search queries you type into the web
browser and so on. Hence it is difficult to tell who has access to your data
and what it is being used for.
Here are few
ways to maintain privacy in your smartphone:
Set tougher passwords: A password with mix of cases,
numbers and special cases makes up a secure password. It’s not safe to depend
on the same code for various accounts and for this purpose there are huge
number of apps that can help you to manage these passwords and can even
generate strong random passwords. So, a strong passcode is the first way to
prevent data theft in case you lose your phone.
Manage application permissions:
Applications that we use daily for
several activities asks for permissions to access key functions and data like
contacts list, photos and calendar and also control hardware access to
components like your camera and microphone. iOS and Android application development companies India now allow
a user to limit an app’s ability to collect more data. If a permission is
really necessary for an app to function, it will ask for access repeatedly and
you can switch it on or else you can just turn access off.
Security software: Security software can help you to
avoid many of the potential dangers associated with smartphones. This software
offers standard malware, spam and firewall protection that help you control
your phone from far away and if it has GPS feature then it can help you in
tracking your device if it is lost or stolen. It is possible to lock a device
or erase sensitive data remotely requiring password access on the device or
specific unlock request to enable it.
Don’t ignore updates: Update your apps and operating
system regularly. Risk of data loss is high for a device with an outdated OS.
It is important to keep your smartphone up to date. Even the small updates will
fix the bugs and improves security. Make sure that your smartphone is running
the newest version to avoid your data from hacking. One of the common practices
in mobile app development is to release beta version of apps, while not labeling its status up front, as
many developers keep improving the apps with updates. So, in order to keep up
with the security trends, always update.
Avoid Third-party app stores:
Download apps only from Google Play
Store if you are an Android user. It will eliminate the risk of accidentally
downloading a malicious app whereas, iPhone users have to download app from App
store which is generally a safe place to download. Stick to standard apps with
high ratings and known developers. Instead of following links or search engine
results, always navigate directly to the operating system’s authenticated
storefront to avoid leading landing up on fake pages.
Turn on Do Not Track in your browser: Turning this option on will keep the
possibility of personal data leak, at bay. Browsers like Chrome and Safari have
options to tell websites not to track you, which is the way they gather
advertising data and other personally identifying info.
Following
the above tips will prevent your phone from threats. Make sure that you keep
location usage minimum, uninstall apps that are no longer needed, check app
permissions before updates and change passwords regularly. If you want to store
your sensitive and private data in a secure app, then FuGenX will help you in
developing such app. FuGenX Technologies, a global mobile apps development companies India with proven
experience in developing world-class mobile apps for global customers.
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