Your mobile phone security

There are a few important ways all smartphone and cell phone users should protect their device security…” 90 percent of workers in the United States use their personal smartphones for work purposes. As the BYOD movement gains momentum, so too do security threats.

Some security questions:

How do I secure my cell phone?

Ways to stay secure

1. Lock your phone with a password or fingerprint detection. ... 
2. If it's not already the default on your phone, consider encrypting your data. ... 
3. Set up remote wipe. ... 
4. Back up phone data. ... 
5. Avoid third-party apps. ... 
6. Avoid jailbreaking your iPhone or rooting your Android. ... 
7. Update operating systems often.

9 Tips for Keeping Your Mobile Devices Secure

1. Make sure your software is up-to-date. ... 
2. Employ strong passwords. ... 
3. Don't mess with the security settings. ... 
4. Avoid unencrypted public wireless networks. ... 
5. Paying to access a Wi-Fi network doesn't mean it's secure. ... 
6. URLs beginning with 'https:' are safer (but not foolproof). ... 
7. Use VPN.

Are cell phone calls secure?

No, GSM calls (and data traffic) are not always encrypted. 2G connections can be unencrypted as part of the 2G protocol and even if you have a 3G or 4G phone you still can make those unencrypted 2G calls. In a perfect world all calls would beencrypted as you would expect providers to turn on 2G encryption.  As we move more and more into 4g and now 5g encryption is getting stronger and stronger.

Some of these facts came from Malwarebytes Labs

More to come soon.

Joe Rossini