- Do you have a backup of key data on your phone? Backup your contacts, texts, photos, music, etc. This is easy on iPhones; use iTunes on your computer to do the job easily. Androids have different ways to do backups, ask your carrier for instructions, or download an app.
- Can anyone pick up your phone and access whatever they want? Use a PIN number or password, and a fingerprint if your phone has the sensor.
- What happens if you lose your phone? Activate the "find your phone" system, where you can track and find a lost phone as well as the ability to erase your phone remotely.
- Get an Antivirus App: Major computer antivirus companies offer free or cheap antivirus apps for your phone. Phones are increasingly being attacked with malware, and iPhones can get infeted just as can Macs--they are not immune.
Protect your Phone
Let's take a quick security health checkup on your phone. Your phone contains a lot of personal data, so here's a few steps you can take right now to reduce your risks if you lose your phone.
