In order to prevent theft, unauthorized access and loss of sensitive information, never leave your mobile devices—including any USB or external storage devices—unattended in a public place. While on travel, if you plan on leaving any devices in your hotel room, be sure those items are appropriately secured.

It’s not as popular as it was in the early 2010s, but jailbreaking (or rooting) a mobile device is still a risky practice. It removes many built-in protections and allows the installation of unapproved applications. Stick with the standard OS and keep it updated.

What if you left your phone behind in a public place? Without a passcode on the lock screen, its contents would be fully accessible to anyone who had it. Configure a passcode, along with other even more secure options such as a fingerprint or facial recognition scan, if available on your device.

Thinking of connecting to a public Wi-Fi network? Here’s what you need to know first.

Protecting your smartphone is absolutely essential these days. 

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