Experts Reveal How the Use Of Smartphones Can Pose a Security Risk

(Newswire.net — December 15, 2016) Tallahassee, FL — Smartphones are probably one of the most widely used gadgets nowadays. For many people, life would be incomplete without the use of these devices. Unfortunately, the benefits of using phones do not come without a cost.

Experts reveal how the use of smartphones can pose some security risks. These phones can make people vulnerable to fraudsters, especially if they do not practice prudent care in using their gadgets.

The Pew Research Center reveals that 64 percent of Americans own a smartphone. More and more people are using phones with higher functionalities. These smartphones can function like a computer, and for many, the gadget just makes the world a lot easier.

Smartphones can connect to the internet. They are often used to make some purchases online. Unfortunately, these gadgets record sensitive credit card information, which can easily be stolen by hackers.

Personal and financial information can be easily stolen when users connect to public Wi-Fi in purchasing goods or making transactions. Wi-Fi networks usually give a warning that states the data of users can be viewable by third-party.

This means that hackers can take passwords and other information when they also connect to public Wi-Fi. Experts suggest that smartphone owners should avoid entering their private information when using public Wi-Fi. There are apps that require passwords, and they are the ones smartphone owners should avoid.

It is also important to note that smartphones can be easily stolen. Users should equip themselves with a detailed mobile security plan in case their phones are stolen or lost. There are also texts, emails, and apps sent by scammers, which phone owners should also be worried about.

There are hackers that use some tools to steal information by having phone calls. There are also thieves that pretend to be bank representatives. They usually ask personal information, so consumers should take certain measures to verify whether or not the call actually comes from the bank.

In addition to smartphone scams, consumers should be aware of identity thieves that use card skimming devices. These devices can establish signals from credit cards and steal information. The thief and victim don’t even have to have physical contact.

Just by staying a few feet away from the credit card, fraudsters can use the card readers to steal information. The good news is that there are RFID blocking sleeves available nowadays. These sleeves can protect credit cards and can be placed inside a wallet.

The RFID blocking sleeves are available for purchase at amazon.com (amazon.com/rfid-sleeves-for-credit-cards/dp/B0150T0AI2).