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How to Protect Your Smart Device from Spying Applications
- Smart devices are essential to our everyday lives, but as their functionality increases, so do the risks of security breaches, such as spying applications.
- Spying apps can track your location, intercept messages, record conversations, and even access sensitive information like passwords and credit card details.
- Hence, to protect your smart devices, you should install reliable antivirus and anti-malware tools with features specifically designed to identify spyware. On Android, it's found under Settings > System > Software Update and on iOS, Settings > General > Software Update.
- Ensure all your apps are updated through your device’s app store as well.
- Regularly check the permissions you’ve granted to apps and remove any unnecessary access. For Android, it's found under Settings > Apps > [App Name] and on iOS, Settings > Privacy > [Feature/Permission] > [App Name]
- Always download apps only from trusted sources like the Google Play Store for Android or the Apple App Store for iOS.
- Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. Even if a spying app manages to steal your password, 2FA will require a second form of verification.
- Use a reputable VPN when connecting to public networks, and avoid using open Wi-Fi for sensitive activities like banking or shopping.
- Turn off features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and location services when not in use, and monitor your device for sudden drops in battery performance or spikes in data usage.
- Perform regular security audits, and factory reset your device if necessary.
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