Essential Smartphone Security Measures Against Hackers

Smartphones require constant security updates to protect against evolving hacker threats.

### Essential Smartphone Security Tips to Combat New Threats
* 🔒 It's crucial to remain vigilant against hackers and scamsters, as they continually devise **new methods to compromise your data, privacy, and finances**.
* 📱 One important measure is to **activate the Theft Detection Lock** on your device settings to prevent unauthorized access if your phone is stolen, ensuring that it **locks immediately and requires authentication**.
* 🚨 Additionally, pay attention to the **Unknown Tracker Alert** feature, which notifies you if someone is tracking you with **small devices like AirTags**, allowing you to **take necessary precautions**.
* 🗑 Regularly uninstall unknown apps, particularly those from third-party sources, as they may come bundled with **harmful software that can compromise your device's security**.
* ⚠ Avoid using third-party optimization apps, as both Android and iOS have **built-in systems for app management and storage cleaning** that are sufficient for most users.
* 🔍 Monthly audits of your Google Account security settings are essential, including checking for **two-factor authentication** and reviewing access granted to **third-party apps** to ensure your data remains **secure**.
* 📞 It's also wise to maintain **two backup phone numbers** for two-factor authentication, ensuring that you have a **secondary means of account recovery** if needed.
* 🔐 As smartphones become increasingly integral to our lives, **safeguarding them against emerging threats** is more important than ever, so take these steps seriously to **protect your information**.

Friends, it's really sad that no matter how much we try, Google and Apple try to bring in security measures. Hackers and scamsters come up with new ways to steal your data, privacy, and money. It's not a one-time thing; you have to do new things for new security threats. And that's why we bring this video every year, so that we can tell you what are the new things. So watch carefully till the end; don't miss a single setting. So don't click on unknown links, unknown emails; we've already made a video on other things. But these are the latest ones, so do it. And we do all this research for you. There's only one thing; you know it, do SUBSCRIBE! Let's start! Let's start; there's a new setting that everyone should do. Theft Detection Lock. It's being rolled out now, so please go to settings and keep it on. Why? Because a lot of times, you're on the road and someone

steals your phone. This is the most common way of stealing a phone. So, if you want to avoid this, do one thing: keep the theft detection lock. Because even if he takes it, he won't be able to do anything. Because if the theft detection lock is on, he'll immediately know and lock the screen. He'll need authentication, so he won't be able to do anything. So, keep that in mind. And keep the Find My Device activated, so you'll know where your phone is. 2. Unknown Tracker Alert. This is also very serious, and people don't know about it. Unknown Tracker Alert has started giving notifications. If you have an Android or an iPhone, you'll get a notification on both the phones. To check if someone's tracking you. You know there are small trackers these days. They either use ultrawideband or low energy Bluetooth to track you. So, keep that in mind. If you get a notification that someone's tracking you

continuously. If you've put an AirTag, then there's no problem. But if someone else has put it & is tracking you, then think about it. It can be very serious. So keep an eye on the Unknown Tracker Alert. 3. Uninstall Unknown Apps. It's very important to do this once a month. In fact, I've done it 2-3 times in the office. I didn't install this app, where did it come from? There's a 3rd app installed on a phone. So please check your unknown apps & uninstall them. Yes, sometimes you install an app from a 3rd party & some extra things come with it. And that's not good. First of all, don't leave the Play Store & Apple App Store & download apps from other stores. No matter what happens, don't do it. Especially where there's a problem. Do you watch Reels Beels? Look, we're giving this app, GB WhatsApp, etc.

Please do not fall for it. And if there's such an app, please uninstall it right away & use the official app. Friends, I'm telling you, it can be very costly. 3rd Party Apps I'm talking about 3rd party apps only. There are many pre-installed apps in the app market. Take Vivo, iQoo, even Samsung. There are many app stores on many phones. And they're not really bad. You just have to use Google Play Store & Apple App Store. Even if they send you a notification, please don't go there & install or update the apps. There can't be a problem, but there is a slight chance. Why take that chance? Many brands have their own security apps. There are optimisation apps like RAM optimisation, storage cleaning. Don't use those apps. Generally, Android or even iPhone are optimised on their own pretty well. I mean, the app optimisation & storage cleaning in the background, it happens.

Please don't use those 3rd party apps or pre-installed apps. Virtual RAM. There's one more thing. Yes, it's a high-end phone. But still, I feel the virtual RAM is a gimmick sometimes. And I've told this earlier in videos as well. We say in unboxing videos that it has virtual RAM. But, you know, you really don't need it. Keep it switched off. Because the 4GB or 8GB storage is generally UFS 2.2. It doesn't have read & write speeds. The actual RAM is very fast. Generally, keep the virtual RAM switched off. Customisation Service. Many phones have customisation services like OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Poco, iQOO, Xiaomi. They have Glance or Enhanced Security options. Keep them switched off as much as possible. And I'm not talking about just 1 brand. I'm talking about all the brands. I'm talking about the key brands.

The extra things they give generally keep them switched off. They might not cause harm. But why open the door? That's what I'm saying. And one more thing, we've talked about this earlier as well. But remember, many times we order from Zepto. And their notifications, Zomato's notifications, keep coming continuously & we get worried. And you think that if I turn off the notification from this, then when I'm ordering, I won't get the delivery notification. This is important as you have to find out. But no, Android gives granular control over the notifications. So turn off the marketing notifications, and only turn on the important order delivery notifications. So you've started getting granular control in Android. Go & do that, so that the notifications that come & disturb you, won't happen. Security Settings Every month, go into your Google Account security settings. And check 2-3 things. Yes, there should be 2-factor authentication.

You should have a strong password. All these things are important. But along with that, every month or so, the access you've given to 3rd party apps. Now look, if you're using an AI app, if you've installed an AI app, or if you're using a service, then you have to give Google Account access to the 3rd party. So that they can read the profile information. If you don't know that 3rd party service or app, then disconnect it. Or if you've used it, but you're not going to use it, then if you don't need the 3rd party access, then remove it. So that is important. So every month, keep doing an audit, to see if it's needed or not. That is what you need to do. Backup Phone Numbers There is 2-factor authentication, but there are backup phone numbers, where if your account is compromised, or if you forget the password, then you need an authentication backup number.

So many times it happens, in fact, it happened with Sajid, that he didn't even know about an old number. But that was registered as a backup phone number. So, remove that. When you put a backup number, where you get OTPs for verification, there is 1 number, add 2 numbers. One is yours, and the other is someone else's. If it's your family, friends, sister, mother, father, wife, spouse, whatever number it is, add it. This means, even if your phone is compromised, and if there's a problem with your account, then the 2nd number will help you. So, keep that. Not 1, but 2 backup numbers, but keep your own. And if there's something else, then remove it. And friends, if you're thinking, what do I do on my phone, I don't do anything on my phone, why should I pay attention to it? No friends, your smartphone will become increasingly

important. Your data will keep coming on it. Especially now, people are using their smartphones like their own extension. You might be thinking now, but after 1-2 years, it'll become very important. When there are DDoS attacks, then your system is actually used as a zombie. So why do that? Just secure your phone! That's it, friends, and as I said, we've already made a video on the standard, so we didn't want to do the new things, the important things, that hackers are using these days, how you can nullify them, that's why we made this video. If you enjoyed it, then do share it with your friends. Because this is an important video, everyone should know it. And if you enjoyed the video, then don't forget to hit LIKE! That's all for this video, until the next one, Keep Trakin & Stay Safe! Transcribed by https://otter.ai

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New Security Measures to Protect Your Data

Google and Apple are continuously implementing security measures to combat hackers and scammers.

The Theft Detection Lock is a new setting that can help prevent phone theft by locking the screen and requiring authentication.

Additionally, the Unknown Tracker Alert is now giving notifications on both Android and iPhone devices to inform users if someone is tracking them.

Protecting Yourself from Unauthorized Tracking and Unwanted Apps

Be cautious of unknown trackers, especially if someone else has placed an AirTag on you.

Regularly uninstall unknown apps, ideally once a month, and avoid downloading from third-party app stores.

Stick to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for app downloads, and be wary of pre-installed apps and brand-specific security or optimization apps.

Virtual RAM is often unnecessary and can be kept switched off, as the actual RAM is faster.

Customization services from brands like OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi should also be turned off to avoid unnecessary distractions.

Android offers granular control over notifications, allowing you to turn off marketing notifications while keeping important order delivery notifications on.

Importance of Managing 3rd Party App Access and Backup Numbers

Regularly audit and disconnect unnecessary 3rd party app access to your Google Account.

Set up two backup phone numbers for 2-factor authentication to ensure account recovery.

It's crucial to keep your backup numbers updated and include a trusted person's number for added security.

The Importance of Securing Your Smartphone

Smartphones are becoming essential extensions of our lives, making their security increasingly important.

DDoS attacks can turn devices into zombies, highlighting the need for proper phone security.

The video aims to share important tips to nullify common hacking methods and emphasizes the need to spread awareness.