May 31, 2023
Protect Your Digital Privacy. Here's How
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We text. We tweet. We pay bills. We work. We game. We track our health. We check social media. We plan vacations. Is there anything we don’t do on our smartphones? Our devices help us run our lives. That’s why protecting all the personal information you have stored on your cell has never been more important. Here, PureTalk offers 7 ways to protect your digital privacy.
1.Set up a passcode
Without a passcode, anyone can access your information. It’s as if you’re just handing it to some hacker on a silver platter. So please, set up a passcode and please do not use: your phone number, your social security number, your birthday, your address, and never, ever use 1234. Mix numbers, letters, and special characters when you set up your passcode, and please, under no circumstances should you share it with anyone.
2. Don’t download just any old app
Sure, it looks appealing, and you did just read something about it but, what do you really know about the provider? Will your information be secure? Private? Err on the side of caution and download apps from big names like Amazon, iTunes, etc. And when it comes to financial apps, be triply careful. If the app keeps requesting your account information, ditch it.
3. That funky-looking link? Don’t click on it
Did you know that people are three times more likely to click on suspicious links on their cell phones than on a laptop or PC? It’s true and it might be because the screen is so much smaller. But whatever the reason, if the link looks questionable or immediately asks for your personal information, do not click on it.
4. When you receive notice of a software update, make sure you install it
There’s really no excuse not to install a new software update. Set it up to download while you’re sleeping, and it won’t interrupt your day. It also could save you from a security breach as those updates often patch privacy holes discovered since the previous update was released. It’s crucial to have the latest solutions and protection on your phone and the updates make it easy to get them.
5. Stay away from open Wi-Fi networks
Sure, they’re convenient, but open Wi-Fi networks are equally as convenient for those eager to swipe your credit card information and passwords without you being aware of it.
6. Make note of your IMEI
Your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is a fifteen-digit number located in “settings” or on your phone’s battery. It’s an excellent idea to write it down and keep it someplace safe. If your phone is lost or stolen, it can help speed up the process of getting your phone back to you.
7. Safeguard your Sim card
If you should decide to sell your phone, remove both the SIM card prior to handing it over to the purchaser. The Sim card contains a wealth of personal information that shouldn’t fall into anyone else’s hands. Do this also if you take your phone in for repairs. Better safe than sorry.
At PureTalk, we believe in helping you safeguard your digital privacy and are committed to helping you get the protection you deserve at a real savings.
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