Secured yourself in Digital world,Privacy and security Settings that you must do in mobile phone right now
In today's digital age, our mobile phones are more than just devices; they're repositories of valuable information, from banking details to personal data. Here are some simple steps to ensure your mobile and personal information stay safe and secure:
1. Lock Your Mobile Phone: Set a complicated numeric password to lock your phone, making it difficult for unauthorized access.
2. Secure Your Mobile Applications: Use different numeric passwords to lock important banking and sensitive applications on your phone.
3. Hide SMS Details: Keep your SMS contents hidden on the lock screen to prevent strangers from accessing OTPs or sensitive information without unlocking your phone.
4. Lock Your SIM: Enable SIM lock to prevent unauthorized usage of your SIM card.
5. Control Panel Access: Disable access to the control panel from the lock screen to prevent tampering with internet and GPS settings.
6. Google Find My Device: Install and enable Find My Device application to track and locate your phone if it gets lost.
7. Password Required for Turn Off: Enable this feature to prevent anyone from turning off your phone without your permission.
8. Play Store Security: Only install apps from trusted sources like the Play Store and avoid downloading unnecessary or suspicious applications.
9. Regular Updates: Always keep your phone's software up to date to patch any security vulnerabilities.
10. Connectivity: Avoid connecting to unknown or public Bluetooth or Wi-Fi networks to minimize the risk of data breaches.
11.Charging: Be cautious while charging your phone in public places and avoid USB-powered charging stations. Opt for AC adapters instead.
1. Disable Personalized Ads: Turn off personalized ads under Google Account settings to enhance privacy.
2. Enable Two-Step Verification: Enable two-step verification for added security and add alternate numbers of trusted family members for recovery.
3. Account Recovery: Add recovery mobile numbers and email addresses to ensure access to your account in case of account recovery.
4. Backup Codes: Enable backup codes and keep a physical copy for emergency access to your Google account.
Set up emergency contact numbers and medical information to be displayed on the lock screen for easy access in critical situations.
Debit and Credit Card Security:
1. PIN Security: Never share your PIN with anyone and avoid setting simple PINs like 0000 or 1234.
2. Safety While Entering PIN: Always hide the numeric pad while entering your PIN on ATMs or POS machines to prevent shoulder surfing.
3. Sub-Limits and Disabling Options:
3.1 Apply sub-limits to your credit card.
3.2 disable foreign transactions from credit card.
3.3 disable cash withdrawals from credit card.
4. Website Security: Only perform ATM transactions on secured websites and avoid using un-trusted applications.
1. Lock your Biometric: Secure your Aadhar biometric details by locking them on the Aadhar portal to prevent misuse of same and unlock them temporarily when needed.
2. Download Masked Aadhar: Download and share your masked Aadhar card details whenever required for enhanced privacy.
•Verify the authenticity of accounts by checking for the green verification tick. Avoid clicking on unknown links or downloading suspicious applications.
By following these simple steps, you can safeguard your mobile and personal data in today's digital world.
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