The National Security Agency (NSA) has urged people to switch off their phones at least once a week to guard against cyber hackers, as sophisticated attacks continue to target members of the public
A dire warning has been fired out to all iPhone and Android users in the wake of a massive cyber onslaught. Users of both phone types are being advised to power down their devices at least once each week as a defence against cyber hackers - in an attempt to prevent "zero-click" hacks, where spyware can be installed on phones without the user having clicked any link.
If mobile phones aren't periodically shut down, there's a risk posed by hackers who might manipulate open web addresses to plant harmful files onto gadgets. Triggering a shutdown and restart effectively logs users out of their banking and social media accounts, thereby averting potential access to sensitive information by hackers.
It imparts the same positive effect in warding off phishing attacks, which involve hackers shooting off malicious emails to grab access to delicate information such as logins or passwords. Surprisingly, nearly half of the phone owners confess to rarely or never switching off their device, determined by a 2015 Pew Research study, reports the Mirror.In addition, the NSA has advised users to regularly update their software and apps to ensure their devices are secure.
WiFi networks should also be deleted to prevent cybercriminals from targeting people's phones. It's important to be aware of SSID Confusion Attacks, where you might connect to a cyber attacker's hotspot instead of an official WiFi with a similar network name.
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