{"id":56936,"date":"2024-08-26T19:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/93d1cf5f-fce6-4567-9258-4af1397527e5"},"modified":"2024-08-26T19:39:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T19:39:00","slug":"why-the-nsa-advises-you-to-turn-off-your-phone-once-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/why-the-nsa-advises-you-to-turn-off-your-phone-once-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the NSA advises you to turn off your phone once a week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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That pricey and precious smartphone you carry with you can be hit by a host of security threats, from phishing<\/a> to malware<\/a> to spyware<\/a>. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone and compromise your data and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself?<\/p>\n

Also: 7 password rules to live by in 2024, according to security experts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In a Mobile Device Best Practices report<\/a>, the NSA serves up a variety of tips designed to thwart hackers and attackers from assaulting your mobile device. One method is as simple as turning your phone off and on.<\/p>\n

Spearphishing attacks<\/a> can target your phone to install malware, while zero-click exploits<\/a> are able to infect your device without any interaction on your part. The NSA’s advice? Power your phone off and then back on again at least once a week. This simple action can make it more difficult for hackers to steal information from your phone, though the agency cautions that this will not always prevent an attack.<\/p>\n

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In its report, the NSA cited several other threats that can impact your mobile device. <\/p>\n

Malicious apps can infect your phone. Malicious Wi-Fi networks can intercept and redirect traffic from your device. Spyware can monitor the audio and video conversations on your phone. Hackers with remote access to your device can collect calling or texting data. Someone with physical access to your phone, even briefly, would of course be able to install malware or spyware.<\/p>\n

Also: How to find and remove spyware from your phone<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are several ways to protect yourself, the NSA suggests:<\/p>\n