{"id":57773,"date":"2024-11-25T16:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/93d1cf5f-fce6-4567-9258-4af1397527e5"},"modified":"2024-11-25T16:41:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:41:00","slug":"why-you-should-power-off-your-phone-once-a-week-according-to-the-nsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/why-you-should-power-off-your-phone-once-a-week-according-to-the-nsa\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should power off your phone once a week – according to the NSA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your pricey smartphone<\/a> can be hit by many security threats, from phishing<\/a> to malware<\/a> to spyware<\/a>. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone, compromise your data, and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself?<\/p>\n

In a Mobile Device Best Practices report<\/a>, the National Security Agency (NSA) offers tips to thwart hackers and attackers from assaulting your mobile device. One method is as simple as turning your phone off and on.<\/p>\n

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Spearphishing attacks<\/a> can target your phone to install malware, while zero-click exploits<\/a> can infect your device without any interaction on your part. The NSA’s advice? Power your phone off and then back on at least once a week. <\/p>\n

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

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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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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