Ten tips for securing mobile security

As the popularity of mobile devices continues to rise, new business and entertainment applications are emerging on a massive scale in the marketplace. Now people can play games, shop, pay bills and share ideas across social networks on mobile devices.

"For consumers, cyber-crime seems to be a threat that only threatens large enterprises and has no right to infringe upon individual rights and interests." But the continued high frequency of online trading has made ordinary users the target of hackers. Mobile devices are now starting to save a lot of personal important information, including credit card numbers, so the days of rest are gone, "Stonesoft Ciso Joona Airamo said.

Malware is a serious threat to mobile device security, and the consequences of storing data in a mobile phone or tablet device are equally disastrous. In view of this, Stonesoft company summed up for us to ensure the mobile security of the top ten tips:

1. Regularly update mobile device operating system. Although most system updates will be done automatically, when you buy a new product, make sure that the device is properly installed with all system update patches.

2. Download and install programs only from reliable sources such as itunes, Google play or Nokia store. Perhaps the software on some platforms is cheaper, but it is more likely to contain malware.

3. Beware of internal purchase items, which are likely to be expensive. For example, children may be eager to force their role in the game, but do not understand how much cash they will spend on the games they buy. In most devices, you can turn off the internal purchase function with options.

4. Beware of the permissions that we grant to the application. Review the permissions and privacy policies that have been accepted in use on a regular basis. It is not a good thing that an application can track the user's current location based on items such as location information, network connections, and so on.

5. Remember to change the SIM card's default access code and PIN code. Don't use birthdays or other numbers that are easily guessed. Also be sure to set the system to enter these security codes for each operation.

6. If the device supports the data encryption function, please remember to open.

7. Bind the device to the online service that can locate the stolen device remotely, and make remote data removal if necessary.

8. If the device is stolen, please contact the operator immediately to lock the phone card and transfer the business to the new card.

9. Old devices that are not intended to be used must be restored to factory settings and deleted from all SIM cards and storage cards.

10. Regular backup of the data in the equipment, this aspect of cloud services can be helpful. But don't send your employer's information to the cloud without permission.

In addition to the above basic know-how, Mr. Airamo also suggested that we should consider more for business managers. "When using the equipment provided by the employer, we must adhere to the safety rules." No work-related information can be saved in your device unless you declare it in advance. ”