7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Mobile Phone Safe

As smartphones and tablets become increasingly popular, cybercrooks are finding new ways to exploit you while you’re on the go. Here’s how to help avoid the most common attacks and keep your mobile phones safe — and your identity and finances — safer.

1. Be Proactive

Mobile security software can help protect your portable devices from malware-laden apps, malicious websites, phishing scams and other attacks. Make sure you keep the software up-to-date.

Creating stronger passwords also beefs up your online security. Additional Apple^® and Android™ applications can help you manage passwords while storing them securely.

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