Thursday, August 11, 2011

Tips to Reduce The Risk of Hacking on Mobile Phones



Today's smart phones have become a lifestyle for modern people. Even if one day without cell phones, life may feel differently, there is a prop. It is therefore not uncommon that most people store their personal data on mobile phones. Account numbers, passwords and other personal information.

On the other hand, the phenomenon of smart phones grew plague other effects, namely the emergence of a hacker who makes the phone as a target.

Generally there are two main reasons when a hacker to hack the phone. The first is financial reasons. With the facility of money transfer through mobile phones, was robbed in this way becomes very easy. In addition, there are personal data that can be used to make transactions over the phone.

The second reason is a spy. A concrete example of this case is the case of telephone tapping of journalists conducted in the UK. This can be done easily if the hackers have managed to master your mobile phone.

Then how to fortify your phone from hacker attacks? Especially for mobile users who on average are ordinary people who do not know much about what it is hacking.

Eliminate the risk of hacking can be impossible. Can do is reduce the risk of been hacked. The following are steps you can take:

  1. Use password protection to your voice mail service. So remember, do not use easily guessed passwords, such as your anniversary date or the same password for accounts magical.

  2. Turn off your cell phone.

  3. Use the latest tools or updated.

  4. Use the Security Phone. Anti-theft software can be used. Such software is useful to remotely lock the phone by sms. In addition softwaren can also format the phone from a distance, also with sms.

  5. Use bluetooth as necessary. Most hackers use bluetooth. So try to use this service to a minimum.

  6. Clear history of the browser on the phone regularly. Many phones that provide autocomplete feature. And of course if this feature is enabled, it will allow hackers to spy on you, especially if you are someone who frequently access sites that require login.