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Phones & Tablets: Secure The data On Your Mobile Devices

  Keep Your Phones and Tablets Safe Our phones and tablets hold a lot of personal information. If we’re not careful, cybercriminals can steal that information. Here’s how you can keep your devices safe! 1. Your Devices Are Multi-Tools Phones and tablets are like multi-tools. We use them for taking pictures, finding directions, paying for things, and even telling time. Sometimes, we even make phone calls with them! But with all these uses, we share a lot of personal information like our location, money, and personal details. If a cybercriminal gets access to this information, it can lead to serious problems. 2. Risks to You Some common risks include: Phishing and smishing (tricking you into giving away your personal information) Malware (harmful software that can infect your device) 3. Keep Your Device Updated Your phone or tablet gets updates that help make it safer and fix bugs. Always update when your device asks you to, or turn on automatic updates. 4. Be Careful with Bluetooth Blue