Many breaches stem from simple misconfigurations in app privacy settings.
Here are five settings users should check. Taking a few minutes to configure them can help reduce your risk of privacy breaches:
- Location Services: Restrict location access to “While Using the App” or “Never” for apps that don’t absolutely require it. Constant tracking drains battery and creates a detailed log of your movements.
- Microphone and Camera Access: Review which apps have access to your microphone and camera. Revoke permissions for any apps that don’t need them, especially social media and messaging apps when not actively in use.
- Ad Tracking and Personalization: Limit ad tracking in your device settings and within individual apps. This reduces the amount of data collected about your online activity and limits targeted advertising.
- App Permissions: Regularly review the permissions granted to each app. Revoke access to contacts, photos, and other sensitive data if it’s not essential for the app’s functionality.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Add an extra layer of security by enabling 2FA on all accounts that support it, especially email, social media, and banking apps. 2FA makes it much harder for attackers to access your accounts even if they have your password.
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