Learn How to Protect Your Phone From Viruses and Other Threats

Our phones aren’t just tools for calling each other anymore. For many of us, they’re also the hub of our online lives, core work devices, and repositories of precious photos and personal information. Cyberattacks can steal this information and damage or lock us out of these essential devices, causing major damage to our personal and professional lives. In the last 12 months, over half of laptop owners (54%) experienced potential malware, according to CNET’s latest antivirus survey. It’s more important than ever to learn how to protect your phone from viruses and other threats.

We’ll show you several strategies you can use to protect your phone, from device-specific tactics like keeping your phone updated to broader internet safety techniques like learning to identify phishing and other scams.

How to protect your phone from viruses and other threatsKeep your device updated

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