Telecom Daily CEO Denis Kuskov advised not to store important personal information such as passwords, PIN codes for cards or dangerous photos on your smartphone. According to him, such data could become easy prey for fraudsters if the device is compromised. Attackers can install malware on your phone that will help them steal data.
Kuskov noted that one of the threats is messages with suspicious links that users receive via SMS or instant messengers. By clicking on such links, the smartphone may be blocked or a Trojan program may be downloaded to the smartphone, which provides access to the owner’s data. The expert reminded that such viruses usually act secretly until they cause harm.
The expert emphasized that it is better to keep risky photos and access codes away from the smartphone, as they can be used for other purposes. In his opinion, refusal to store personal data on the phone reduces the risk of their loss or publication in the public domain.
Source: Ferra
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