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Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices

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Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices

Overview of this book

The threat of hacking may be the most damaging on the internet. Mobile technology is changing the way we live, work, and play, but it can leave your personal information dangerously exposed. Your online safety is at risk and the threat of information being stolen from your device is at an all- time high. Your identity is yours, yet it can be compromised if you don't manage your phone or mobile device correctly. Gain the power to manage all your mobile devices safely. With the help of this guide you can ensure that your data and that of your family is safe. The threat to your mobile security is growing on a daily basis and this guide may just be the help you need. Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices will teach you how to recognize, protect against, and recover from hacking attempts and outline the clear and present threats to your online identity posed by the use of a mobile device. In this guide you will discover just how vulnerable unsecured devices can be, and explore effective methods of mobile device management and identity protection to ensure your data's security. There will be special sections detailing extra precautions to ensure the safety of family members and how to secure your device for use at work.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices
Credits
Foreword
About the Authors
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Tips to Help You Protect Your Mobile Device
The History of Social Networking, the Internet, and Smartphones
Index

How to get the most out of your technical support experience if you have a malfunction


Even after determining that you have a malfunction, there are still a number of steps that should be taken before picking up the phone. While it may be tempting to simply make the call and work out the details as you go, you may find that, by taking the time to prepare the necessary information and complete some essential research, you can greatly reduce the amount of time spent on the phone. Additionally, you will likely find that the quality of the assistance you're given is greater.

Before you make the call – information, password problems, and your malfunction

The first step to take before contacting customer service is to ensure that you have all the information, which they might request, already in front of you. This might include your address, credit card information, and account information. All information that you think might be relevant to your device should be prepared in advance; this includes...