Disable these three settings on your smartphone: they can track you

A mobile phone performs many functions: from communication to entertainment and work. It serves as a means of communication, an alarm clock, a navigator, a gaming platform and an electronic library.

However, a smartphone can be dangerous and turn into a surveillance tool in the hands of attackers. Offenders are able to remotely obtain a significant amount of personal information.

How to protect yourself? The solution is simple: follow basic cybersecurity rules and monitor your device settings.

  1. Geolocation: turn it on only when absolutely necessary, otherwise attackers will be able to track your location.
  2. Wi-Fi: make it a good habit – Always turn off network scanning after you finish browsing the Internet. Constant scanning can give criminals access to your device.
  3. Bluetooth: use wireless technology only for its intended purpose. As soon as you stop using your headphones – turn off Bluetooth immediately.
Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116