Be mobile safe

THE mobile phone presents a great opportunity to access data as well as stay connected, all on the go. It is all set to become primary form of accessing the internet. User-generated content, social networking, financial services, and mobile payments and mobile are the hot spots among mobile users. Hence, mobile internet is a growing phenomenon. But, today mobile has also become a prime target for cyber criminals to access information about your e-commerce transactions, important bills, and your personalised environment.

Think before you share a thought or photo: Imagine your grandmother, employer, or teacher receiving it. Is what you’re sending suitable for anyone to see?

Protect your personal information: When you send an email, texts, photos, or instant messages to people who are not trusted friends or family, don’t give out personal information they could use either to find your physical location or to exploit you.

Control negativity: Think carefully about whom to communicate with and whom to ignore. Many sites let you block people you don’t want. If you receive abusive or harassing messages online, report the abuse where and when you see it.

Use Safe Search: The default Safe Search filter helps keep inappropriate content out of your search results. No filter can guarantee 100 per cent removal of inappropriate content, but a filter like Safe Search will make a big difference in keeping unwanted content out of your search results.

Download applications only from trusted sources! When downloading software from third parties, be sure it’s only from developers you trust. Read their terms of service and privacy policies to really understand what permissions you’re giving them when you download their apps.

Never text while driving: You put your life and the lives of others in danger when you try to read, type, and drive at the same time.

— Courtesy: Yahoo! Safely