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Smart Phone Safety Tips

Download applications only from official App Stores. Do not download the apps from links in messages, emails, etc.,
Think twice before you allow permission for the apps to record audio and video, sending out data including text messages, contacts, personal images, videos, locations, etc.,
Maintain physical control of your device, especially in public or semi-public places.
Disable interfaces such as Bluetooth, infrared, or Wi-Fi when not in use. Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in software that use these interfaces.
Always be aware of the security features installed on the mobile devices.
Have a decent password and use encryption.
Avoid clicking on web-links from unknown sources: Stay away from suspicious websites when browsing because it may lead to malicious websites that can affect the smart-phone severely.
Avoid jail-breaking or rooting your phone: It makes your phone highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks as all the security features of your phone will be removed while jail-breaking / rooting the device.
Update apps as often as possible: With each app that remains outdated, including browsers, one’s phone is more vulnerable to infections.
Update OS: Apply any security updates issued by their carrier or device manufacturer as they become available.
Install well-known antivirus software and update it regularly. Run full scan periodically.
Avoid unknown Wi-Fi networks: Avoid connecting phones to unsecured wireless networks that do not need passwords to access.
Backup your data: There is nothing worse than losing all your contacts, pictures and other sensitive data stored in your phone to a cyber-attack.
Use social media networking applications carefully: Your personal information can be misused and your locations can be tracked.
Delete data before discarding the device: It’s very important to delete all your data from your mobile phone before discarding it, to avoid having your personal information compromised.
Download payment applications (banks/payment banks) from Authorized ones and keep applications updated with the latest version.
Avoid doing financial transactions using public or free Wi-Fi network.
Immediately block your SIM if your device get lost or stolen and inform to respective Bank organisation and police officials.
For UPI- based apps, check the payment collect request details with the merchant before making the payment and never share your UPI M-PIN with anyone.
Scan your computer/mobile regularly with reputed Antivirus so that it is Virus/Trojan Free.
Avoid Using Public Wifi while using Mobile Banking/Internet Banking.
Customer can use the Biometric for Login instead of PIN for better safety.
Download payment applications (banks/payment banks) from Authorized ones and keep applications updated with the latest version.
Avoid doing financial transactions using public or free Wi-Fi network.
Immediately block your SIM if your device get lost or stolen and inform to respective Bank organisation and police officials.
For UPI- based apps, check the payment collect request details with the merchant before making the payment and never share your UPI M-PIN with anyone.
Scan your computer/mobile regularly with reputed Antivirus so that it is Virus/Trojan Free.
Avoid Using Public Wifi while using Mobile Banking/Internet Banking.
Customer can use the Biometric for Login instead of PIN for better safety.

Smart Phone Safety Tips

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