9 ways to protect data on your smartphone

Posted on 04 September 2014.
 
 http://www.net-security.org/images/articles/idea2.jpgRecent headlines of Hollywood celebrities’ nude photos leaking onto the Internet remind us of the privacy risks we face when we store personal data – particularly very personal data – on smart devices.

If you want to enjoy the full versatility of your smartphone but don’t want your private moments, financial information or cellulite splashed all over the internet, follow these nine recommendations from Catalin Cosoi, Chief Security Strategist at Bitdefender: Avoid storing pictures locally on your laptop, smartphone or tablet. Last year, a total of 290,651 devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets were reported stolen In the UK. Smartphone theft is so common that, in the US, all devices will be pre-equipped with anti-theft capabilities by next year. Full List