This post is a part of a series related to Parental controls for devices. It is recommended to create a separate user profile for your child on your Android Tab to protect your information and to implement parental controls. Open the settings app and tap on accounts and backup option. (You may also search for […]
This post is a part of a series related to Parental controls for devices. Parental controls for android devices can be applied using the Family Link app – a free app provided by Google Inc. You need to install two versions of this app: The parent version allows parents to monitor or control child’s online […]
Step 1: Mobile security awareness video Step 2: Take the mobile security quiz Our Mobile Security Quiz will help you in identifying your security requirements TRY OUR MOBILE SECURITY QUIZ Step 3: Download the Mobile Security Android App The Msecyour Android mobile app is designed to assist you in securing your mobile phone. It also […]
Smart phones contain most of our critical personal information such as photographs, e-mails, contacts. While giving away your old phone to a friend or selling it over an exchange offer you need to make sure that your information cannot be recreated by the new user. It is thus suggested that you wipe out data completely […]
Screen lock is the first step in securing your information stored on the phone and can go a long way in safeguarding your information in case you lost your phone or save you from embarrassment if it were to fall in wrong hands While there are multiple options for a screen lock (See additional guidance […]
Operating systems such as Android, Windows often release updates to their software to address bugs or security loopholes in their software. Not updating your operating system makes it vulnerable to apps or hackers that try to steal your information. Hence it is extremely important for you to keep your phone updated. If you are visiting […]
Pin Screen feature on Android allows you to display only one app and restrict access to the rest of the phone. This feature is often used in Mobile Showrooms to display the phones. This feature can be very useful for parents who give their children a mobile phone. For example, you can pin YouTube, meaning […]
Malware is not just a threat for PCs, but also a major risk factor for phones and other mobile devices. Today, most of the active browsing occurs through phones as they provide the easiest access around the clock. This opens the gateway for infliction of different types of malware like viruses and adware due to […]
Encryption is a technique that helps in securing your information. When your information is encrypted it is scrambled using an algorithm so that only you can access it with a valid a key.Encrypting your mobile phone provides you additional security in case you lost your mobile phone or when you give your Mobile phone for […]
Apps on your phone need access to your information such as your Location, Camera, Microphone etc. to provide services. e.g. Your cab hailing app needs access to your location, your chat apps require access to microphone and camera. However some of the apps may misuse these permissions and steal your information or use them to […]