I’m a phone security expert and there’s a simple mistake every user needs to be aware of to keep your data… – The US Sun

SAMSUNG’S smartphone security chief has warned users of the worst possible mistake they can make that puts their devices and data at risk.

Dubious apps are a gateway for hackers to delve into your device no matter what brand or make, so it’s important to think twice about where you download it from.

Dr Seungwon Shin, EVP and Head of the Security Team at Samsung, told The Sun where people tend to go wrong.

“The worst mistake the user could ever make is that they download applications from a store that is not trustworthy and then give unnecessary permissions to those applications,” he said.

The security expert recommends that people only download apps from reputable stores such as the Galaxy Store or Google Play Store.

These also come with the added bonus of Play Protect, so if a bad app is detected it’s automatically deleted for you.

And if you’re a Samsung device owner you have the added bonus of a dedicated security and privacy dashboard.

It’s a one-stop shop for all your security and privacy needs.

At the top it’ll provide you with important suggestions to better protect yourself.

Among the handy settings are Secure Folder and Secure Wi-Fi option.

The Secure Wi-Fi keeps your data safe when you connect to public or unsecured networks.

Dr Shin said it’s important to provide these options as people care about security and privacy more than ever.

“Smartphones include more sensitive information than before,” he explained.

“Banking accounts, sensitive and personal pictures, information about your family, so because of that people really care about the privacy and security of their smartphone.”

Samsung recently released its brand new Galaxy Fold 4 and Galaxy Flip 4 devices.

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