Steps you can take to protect yourself

People define privacy in many different ways. Some people are comfortable sharing all the details of their lives in very public social forums, while others prefer to keep a low electronic profile. You can choose how much others may learn about you via your devices, or you can let others make that decision for you. It is important to determine your privacy comfort level before taking steps to protect the information on your mobile device. If you fail to properly define your privacy requirements, you may end up with less protection than you need.

Once you have defined how much protection you need, you can take steps to ensure that protection. Anti-malware and anti-spyware software is now available for mobile devices. It helps to identify software on your mobile device, which may present a threat to you, either through stealing your information or tracking you.

Educating yourself on risks and how to avoid them is a good practice, one that should be followed...