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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by ibe9ja: 7:41pm On Dec 23, 2015
Absolute nonsense.

Follow this advice at your own peril.
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by Sunnycliff(m): 7:42pm On Dec 23, 2015
Timely information and a nice piece!
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by Electronzeez(m): 7:42pm On Dec 23, 2015
cool. do not turn ON 'unknown sources ' .
9). don't download true caller application.
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by thatsincerechic(f): 7:43pm On Dec 23, 2015
Nice one but...
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by badonkadonk: 7:43pm On Dec 23, 2015
callydon:

Hmmmmm... But d people in charge no gree carry d thing go HQ bag. Anyway let's wait n see of they'll do d needful.

I said it.. We have reached the promised land... FP has come!!!
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by thatsincerechic(f): 7:44pm On Dec 23, 2015
Nice one but... lipsrsealed
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by 99foxxy(f): 7:48pm On Dec 23, 2015
Interesting...
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by demsid(m): 7:55pm On Dec 23, 2015
I av a question . how we go take make use of that android device manager wen the phone is not with you. and I want u to recommend the most effective antivirus for android someone can download
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by Rexyl(m): 7:59pm On Dec 23, 2015
The Android Device Manager allows you to remotely lock, wipe, and locate your device if it goes missing. With Android Device Manager, you will be able to locate and ring your phone if you misplace it. To set up this feature, look at the security function in your settings manager. Once you’ve configured it, you can access Android Device Manager from any web browser, and gain access to your smartphone.

What if hard reset is done immediately a phone is lost and all data/information wiped? Can Device Manager still work in such a situation?
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by oloriooko(m): 8:07pm On Dec 23, 2015
callydon:
Your smartphone is quickly replacing your PC as the primary device where you shop, bank, and store your personal information. That means it’s becoming an attractive target for cybercriminals who want to get their hands on your passwords and private information.

Luckily, with some care and the use of the right tools, you can protect yourself from criminals with plans to hijack your phone or access the sensitive data you keep on it. Here are a few security tips for owners of Android smartphones.


Keep your software updated

Your operating system and your applications will regularly receive software updates. As annoying as they can be, these updates often address known security vulnerabilities in the software. So be sure to check for regular updates and download them. To save on mobile data costs, update Android and your apps on a Wi-Fi connection.


Lock your screen

Lock your screen behind a pattern, PIN, password, or a fingerprint (if your phone has a biometric reader) to protect your data from a thief and prevent him or her from running up your phone bill.


Turn off cookies and autofill

Switch off autofill in your browser settings. This feature, which stores and automatically enters logins and passwords for web sites, can expose you to privacy and security risks. If you want a convenient way to securely store and manage multiple passwords, rather use an app like 1Password. This tool creates strong, unique passwords for every site, remembers them, and logs you in with a single tap.


Download apps from trusted sources

Download apps only from trusted sources such as the official Google Play and Amazon app stores. The official app stores scan apps for malware and spyware, offering you a little more protection than you’d get by simply downloading apps from a random web site offering ‘free’ apps. Don’t download Android Package files (APKs) from the web, since they bypass app store certifications and may contain malware.


Install an anti-virus app

Your Android smartphone can scan for malware, but an antivirus app can give you a little more peace of mind. Have a look at the Google Play Appstore to see which ones fit your needs and your budget.


Back up your data

Be sure to back up your data in case your smartphone gets lost, stolen, or damaged. You can do a manual backup to the cloud or find an app to automatically back your data up for you. This will ensure that you can get your information back easily if something happens to your device.


Turn on the Android Device Manager

The Android Device Manager allows you to remotely lock, wipe, and locate your device if it goes missing. With Android Device Manager, you will be able to locate and ring your phone if you misplace it. To set up this feature, look at the security function in your settings manager. Once you’ve configured it, you can access Android Device Manager from any web browser, and gain access to your smartphone.

Source:
http://www.oddytech.com.ng/2015/12/7-ways-to-protect-your-phone-from-been.html?m=1


OP nice piece very informative, thanks
But please correct the thread topic to "7 ways of preventing your phone from being hacked" wink

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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by tellwisdom: 8:17pm On Dec 23, 2015
What does this mean??sad
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by cyberwaver(m): 8:20pm On Dec 23, 2015
This post definitely show how to tell when your phone have been hacked, how to keep your phone secured and some tricks hackers do use .
Check it out ==>http://addednew.com/how-to-know-and-keep-your-mobile-phone-from-being-hacked/
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by callydon(m): 8:20pm On Dec 23, 2015
oloriooko:


OP nice piece very informative, thanks
But please correct the thread topic to "7 ways of preventing your phone from being hacked" wink
Thanks 4d observation. But for some reasons I don't know, I can't modify d post again. Maybe it's because d post has made it to front page.
Thanks for d observation once again.
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by Chukzyfcb(m): 8:33pm On Dec 23, 2015
JeffreyJamez:


No OS is secured!... trust me grin
No OS is secured but android o.s is more vulnerable. Android is an Open-source, whereas Blackberry & ios is a closed source. If you are a computer novice, you'll understand what I mean!
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by admolfemx(m): 8:39pm On Dec 23, 2015
Thank you 4d infrm you give us
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by Nobody: 8:40pm On Dec 23, 2015
iteleaye:
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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by ABBEYDW: 8:44pm On Dec 23, 2015
I am coming
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by ColeworldMD(m): 8:46pm On Dec 23, 2015
iteleaye:
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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by iteleaye(m): 8:46pm On Dec 23, 2015
dancok:
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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by wethebest(m): 8:48pm On Dec 23, 2015
Demmocrats:
Even if you like become a hacker, as far as you have important stuffs in that phone that worth's hacking, my brother there is no way stopping hackers. Hackers i.e the crackers which are Black hats are two steps ahead of any security measures and besides they find bugs in software and more skilled than Grey hats and White Hats. Black Hats are core programmers that create complex viruses, hardware drivers and operating systems, very proficient in mathematics and solving puzzles and codes in C.

Its only computer programmers in the house would understand what am saying.



#Respect_BlackHats!!!
respect bro
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by iteleaye(m): 8:49pm On Dec 23, 2015
ColeworldMD:
how much


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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by iamLeo(m): 8:54pm On Dec 23, 2015
To cut d long story short just get urslf a blackberry prive. Chikina
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by babestella: 9:06pm On Dec 23, 2015
If you want a phone with a secured OS, buy an iPhone, Blackberry or Windows phone. You'll be fine. Android is most vulnerable.
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by phreakabit(m): 9:14pm On Dec 23, 2015
RFLMAO! if them wan hack am them go hack am.
Nuff bugs and exploits dey ground throway!

Security is an illusion. . . Nothing is exactly foolproof you know.
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by phreakabit(m): 9:16pm On Dec 23, 2015
babestella:
If you want a phone with a secured OS, buy an iPhone, Blackberry or Windows phone. You'll be fine. Android is most vulnerable.

I'd turn your Iphone to a bot in a heartbeat!
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by phreakabit(m): 9:20pm On Dec 23, 2015
Demmocrats:
Even if you like become a hacker, as far as you have important stuffs in that phone that worth's hacking, my brother there is no way stopping hackers. Hackers i.e the crackers which are Black hats are two steps ahead of any security measures and besides they find bugs in software and more skilled than Grey hats and White Hats. Black Hats are core programmers that create complex viruses, hardware drivers and operating systems, very proficient in mathematics and solving puzzles and codes in C.

Its only computer programmers in the house would understand what am saying.



#Respect_BlackHats!!!

This is all just so WRONG!!!!
Man who fed you all these garb?!

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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by hadura29(m): 9:47pm On Dec 23, 2015
iteleaye:
Cool info... And endeavour to stop visiting porn sites, malicious contents are easy to come by in those sites

Hope say he no too cost?
How much?





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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by JeffreyJamez(m): 10:04pm On Dec 23, 2015
Chukzyfcb:

No OS is secured but android o.s is more vulnerable. Android is an Open-source, whereas Blackberry & ios is a closed source. If you are a computer novice, you'll understand what I mean!

Close source or open source, if you're targeted to be hacked,you will be hacked hands down.. leave all this English you're speaking grin
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by Chukzyfcb(m): 10:09pm On Dec 23, 2015
JeffreyJamez:


Close source or open source, if you're targeted to be hacked,you will be hacked hands down.. leave all this English you're speaking grin
Your reply shows u have little knowledge about closed and open source. If you knew how developers develop app from source code. U'll know why open source is more vulnerable. Go & update your knowledge, all these tech wannabes!
Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by Nanosecondz: 10:14pm On Dec 23, 2015
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Re: 7 Ways To Protect Your Phone From Been Hacked. by ColeworldMD(m): 10:27pm On Dec 23, 2015
iteleaye:



Bro, its on the high side o... You can reach me on my whatsapp so we can talk if you are interested
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