{"id":4982,"date":"2024-02-26T12:23:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T20:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gravityit.net\/?p=4982"},"modified":"2024-03-05T12:05:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T20:05:52","slug":"phone-security-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gravityit.net\/blog\/phone-security-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Secure Your Phone In 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
Long gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do everything from paying a bill to ordering lunch for delivery to editing videos, and more.<\/p>\n
But with more capabilities come more risks. <\/em><\/p>\n Because our phones are computers and connected to the Internet, they are susceptible to the same security risks that any other computer would be. Worse yet, personal devices often contain private information like bank account numbers, which, if accessed by the wrong person, could result in dangerous and expensive problems like drained bank accounts, identity theft and so on. Still, despite the obvious risks, most people do not treat phones like the security threats they pose, making them easy, no-brainer targets for cybercriminals.<\/p>\n To give perspective on how severe the problem is, Apple shared a study from MIT revealing a shocking 2.6 billion personal records were breached in 2021 and 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 of 2023 alone, a total of 8,346,169 mobile malware, attacks were blocked, with adware being the most common tactic at 52% of total detected threats.<\/p>\n The risks are even more serious for business owners. <\/em><\/p>\n Does your organization have a mobile policy for employees? Are employees accessing sensitive work documents or accounts using unprotected devices? If you\u2019re not sure, you need your IT department to look into this immediately. It only takes one entry point for a hacker to break into your network.<\/p>\n There are a few ways to protect your devices now. Both Apple and Android have developed powerful security systems with advanced protective features you can start utilizing today.<\/p>\n End-to-end encryption has been the default for Apple iMessage, iCloud Keychain, and Health data, but with a recent update, Apple rolled out Advanced Data Protection (ADP). This feature is an optional setting that offers Apple’s highest level of cloud data security by encrypting messages in iCloud, iCloud Backup, Notes, Photos, Safari bookmarks, Siri Shortcuts and more.<\/p>\n Activating this setting protects your data in the event of a cloud-based data breach by only allowing trusted devices added by you to decrypt the information. Not even Apple can access your data.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to enable Apple\u2019s Advanced Data Protection Setting:<\/strong><\/p>\n If your device is new, for security reasons, Apple might make you wait to enable the feature. If that\u2019s the case, that timeframe will show on your screen during setup.<\/p>\n While Apple is known for having a robust security system that reduces vulnerabilities and protects users\u2019 data, Android\u2019s security features are not far behind. Google Play Protect analyzes every app before it\u2019s available for download, and any new apps where a security risk is detected are unable to be accessed. The software also runs daily scans to help identify and disable malware and other harmful applications installed on your phone to protect your data.<\/p>\n Furthermore, Android backups are regularly uploaded to Google servers and encrypted with your Google Account password for security purposes.<\/p>\n How to keep data secure if you\u2019re using an Android:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re using Google One, you can set up automatic backups on your Android device to ensure that if disaster strikes, your data is securely stored in the cloud:<\/p>\n These features are not the end-all, be-all for phone security, but they will add a layer of protection for your data. To ensure every device on your network is secure, we recommend getting a third-party Cybersecurity Risk Assessment. This is a free, no-obligation assessment where one of our experts will examine your network and let you know if and where you\u2019re vulnerable to an attack, including your mobile device policy.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Secure your phone: Apple Device<\/h3>\n
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Secure your phone: Android Device<\/h3>\n
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How To Protect All Of Your Devices<\/h3>\n