[Misty Stewart]

Mobile devices can face several risks, such as malware and viruses, phishing attacks, and unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Malware and viruses can infect your device through bad apps, links, or attachments. To prevent this, you should use good antivirus software, avoid downloading apps from unknown sources, and keep your device’s system and apps updated. Phishing attacks happen when you get emails or messages that trick you into giving away personal information. To avoid this, be careful with unexpected messages, check who sent them, and don’t click on suspicious links. Using email filters and security features can also help. Connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks can let hackers steal your data. Using a VPN when on public Wi-Fi and not accessing sensitive information on unsecured networks can protect you.

Physical devices like laptops and smartphones can be stolen or lost, leading to data breaches. To protect your devices, use strong passwords, enable encryption, and activate remote wipe features to erase data if your device is lost or stolen. Unauthorized access happens when someone without permission uses your device. To prevent this, use locks, secure storage, access controls, and biometric authentication like fingerprint or facial recognition. Hardware tampering involves someone messing with your device or adding bad components. Regularly check your devices for tampering, use tamper-evident seals, and make sure only authorized people have access to sensitive hardware.