So now that you guys are seeing eye-to-eye
er… somewhat, it’s time to review the 10 simple things that every mobile user can do right now to secure their smartphone or other device from hackers and criminals.
Security features come built into every mobile device, you just need to start using them. Now there are some differences between the major mobile platforms. Generally speaking, Apple’s platform is delivered to users in a secure state with little guesswork necessary, while Google Android allows for more options with user control, but also greater user responsibility for mobile security. For the purposes of this discussion, let’s just say “smartphone”, but realize that we’re talking about any mobile gadget such as a tablet.
Most of these protections can be implemented with zero to little impact on your smartphone’s performance. This is how they break down:
