MOBILE PHONE SECURITY

Basic Security
1. Write down the IMEI ( International Mobile Equipment Identity )
number for tracking your mobile in case you lose it.
2. Install apps from trusted sources only , Android (Play Store) &
Apple iOS ( App Store).
3. Feature of Auto-updation in OS and Apps be enabled.
4. Encrypt your data stored on mobile.
(a) Android : Settings > Additional Settings > Privacy > Encrypt Phone
(b) Apple : Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Enable Data Protection
5. Backup Data regularly in a computer / online cloud storage and encrypt using strong
password.

Authentication Security
6. Enable device locking using passcode / pattern / finger print / Face ID.
7. Enable Auto-Lock Timeout and Disable ‘Make Password Visible’.
8. Enable feature of Erase data upon 10 failed passcode attempts.
(a) Android : Enable Passcode/ Phone Lock
(b) Apple : Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Erase Data

Browser Security
9. Disable ‘Form Auto-Fill’ & Automatically Remember
Passwords.
10. Enable showing of security warning for websites.
11. Disable Cookies & JavaScript.

Application Security
12. Check the features/ permissions of an application before
installing.
13. WhatsApp & Facebook have default permission to access :
Identity & Device ID, Contacts, Calendar, Location, SMS, Phone, Photos/Media/ Files, Camera/
Microphone.
14. After installation limit unnecessary access to Contacts & Data from Mobile Settings.

Network Security
15. Use Wi-Fi & Bluetooth in hidden/ undiscoverable mode.
16 Enable Ask before Joining Wi-Fi Network and Don’t use public Wi-Fi Nws.

Personal Privacy
17. Disable Diagnostics, Ad-Tracking & Geo-Tagging.
18. Restrict your activities being monitored by Google
Google Account > Data & Personalization > Activity Controls.
18. Enable Remote Wiping of data in case of loss of Mobile Device.
19. Erase all data & reset to factory settings before return, repair or recycle.