The use of Smartphones terminals has increased in an overwhelming way in recent years. These advanced devices have been the gateway to a world of almost unlimited possibilities for mobile phone users, as they allow all kinds of management and operations both at leisure and at work. It could be said that we can perform almost all the tasks that we normally do in our computer.

The level of data (both public and private) and personal information that users move daily in our Smartphones is increasing and, for this same reason, it is important that these smartphones are properly protected against any computer attack and above all, that we make use of them in a sensible way. Below, we give you some useful tips to increase security on your Smartphone.

1. Download official applications

Do not download any application without first looking at its origin, although at first it may seem striking and very useful. Always try to install official applications of the own stores of each mobile brand (Android Market, Apple Store, etc.) and always follow the methods indicated by these companies or failing the user manuals.

2. Keep your phone's ID in a secure place

All Smartphones have an IMEI (International Identity of Mobile Equipment) number that uniquely identifies your phone. It consists of 15 digits and is the one that allows the operators of any country to deactivate the phone in case of theft or loss to avoid the fraudulent use of your line if it were to fall into the wrong hands. Knowing it will be extremely useful to avoid greater evils. To find out, you just have to dial * # 06 # and the phone will return the IMEI code. Also, from your private area My Vodafone you have access to this information.

3. Log out of web services with password

Close the session every time you enter websites where passwords are required to be sure that another person does not enter your profile with your data. This is very important for some websites that handle high risk data such as bank accounts. They are usually online shopping websites, banks, etc.

4. Use a good antivirus

Nowadays, using an antivirus that monitors the installed applications and periodically analyzes the device is fundamental. It is therefore advisable to have a good antivirus installed on your Smartphone. Before connecting your mobile to a PC or another mobile phone, it is important to emphasize that your Smartphone must be free of malicious software and other possible threats because if the connection is made with an infected computer, it is very likely that our terminal will also come to be virus. In the blog Smartblog you can see some entries that refer to this topic.

5. Back up your data

Always have backup copies of your most important data such as documents, photos, videos, applications, contacts, password, etc ... on your PC or in another safe place so that if something happens with your mobile you have access to all your information and you can make the relevant changes. In addition, it is very useful for a later synchronization and retrieval of information.

Finally, avoid connecting as much as possible to the Internet through public WiFi because they may not be sufficiently protected and some data fall into the wrong hands. It is safer to always connect using the 3G connection contracted with our telephony operator.

Have updated the operating system of your Smartphone, as well as the programs and applications installed, to avoid security holes. It remains to say that you try to have your Smartphone controlled at all times, especially in public places where it is susceptible to theft or forgetting.

If you follow these tips, your terminal data will be safe and you will gain peace of mind.

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