The NSA says turning off your phone and restarting it once a week is a simple, effective habit that can help thwart zero-click exploits — the kind where hackers infiltrate your phone without you clicking anything.
Urgent warning to iPhone users after NSA shares 5 steps users must take to protect phones Can't remember the last time you turned your phone off?
· Use your mobile data: For sensitive tasks like online banking or accessing work emails, your phone's cellular network is far more secure.
The NSA warns against public USB charging ports found in airports, coffee shops, and hotels because they may come with an invisible risk: juice jacking.
Bluetooth is convenient but also a potential gateway for hackers, especially in public spaces where attackers can be close enough to exploit vulnerabilities.