Improve Your Mobile Device Security

These days, we keep as much sensitive data on our phones and tablets as we do our computers. So, it only makes sense to treat them as well security-wise as our laptops and desktops.

And if you've followed along in earlier steps and opted for a TOTP app like Authy, you'll be storing sensitive authentication data on your mobile device. In future steps, you may even be adding additional sensitive info to your phone or tablet.

We'll start by taking stock of your phone's OS, apps, and settings. Then we'll take steps similar to those we did with your computer: considering anti-malware software, updating OS and apps, and setting a strong password.