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Phones generally have a natively more secure operating environment. Unlike computers which work with individual files & programs which can be manipulated, modified & come from all sorts of locations, a phone is generally app driven. This means that more often than not, in order to get new software installed on your device, it has to go through a screened app store. Therefore, generally it is a lot harder to hack a phone.
But not impossible... There are more sophisticated methods of exploiting phones such as phishing, browser hijackers, local network attacks, geolocation tracking & more. So if you suspect your phone may be compromised, it is very important to get it checked out by a professional.
Our team specialises in data forensics. This means we can go through your device thoroughly to discover any malicious software that may be deployed on your phone. Not only this, we can look for exploits that may have not just been malware, but from social hacking or network hacking.
Being a device with so much personal information & direct accessibility to things like your banking, email, contacts, messaging & browsing, it is crucial that you know your phone is safe & secure to operate. Get in touch with our team to book a phone evaluation today.
Accessibility to your phone is just the beginning of your concerns. The greater issue is understanding what this may lead to.
Since phones are such a key device for all of our online needs, they have a lot of information that could lead to problems down the road if leaked. As data forensic specialists, we look through all of your phone for potential breach opportunities, compromised passwords & accounts as well as opportunities for hackers to perform identity theft.
If your phone has been compromised in the past, we cannot stress how important it is to see a professional about making sure that your information & accounts are secure.
Good phone security & practices is the key to making sure your personal data & daily operations is safe. We can not only make sure you are using the best up to date systems for app monitoring, secure email systems & network protection, but also provide you education about best practices to avoid breaches moving forward.
For all who have been victims of hacks or who have not yet, we highly encourage talking to a professional about the best security for your phone to protect your online livelihood in the future.
Like the apple macs, generally as a more independent company focused on just supporting their own devices, you would generally find that Iphones are less likely to be affected by malware.
However, the ability to have better privacy does tend to be with Android allowing more flexible options for shutting down unneccessary access to hardware for apps that don't need them.
Overall, there really isn't a perfect answer. But with the right software & configuration, you will be safer & more private on an android phone.
We often do see random text messages come in from seemingly legitimate sources like tolls, the post office or paypal claiming that money is owed or packages are ready for collection.
More than often, these are phishing attempts to try to get you to access malicious websites.
The biggest giveaway to any of these text messages is the inclusion of a web link. Never click a weblink unless you are 100% confident in the authenticity of the sender. In almost every scenario, even if you are unsure, there are other methods that are more trustworthy to resolve issues.
The first is to make direct contact to the company of concern by looking up their number. If the issue is real, this would often be able to be confirmed by an operator.
Also, if you have an account with company, ie. Australia Post, you can often check online via their website or app for up to date & accurate information.
Most definitely recommended. Breaches to online accounts such as facebook or instagram can come from both online & local sources.
You really don't want to go through the effort of recovering your account or creating a new one for it to only be hacked again. Best security is about making sure all of the entry points are secure.
For professional support & peace of mind, get in touch today.
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