Secure app stores

Security updates

Although it may be tedious, it is essential to continuously update the software of our mobile devices and all the installed applications. Every day new software vulnerabilities are discovered, which as soon as they are discovered can be used to attack us. Companies...

Use Find My Device or Apple Search

With the Find My Device application by Goolge or Search by Apple, we will have control over our device and in case of loss or theft, we can locate, block or even erase all data remotely. Más consejos

Actualizaciones de seguridad

Es recomendable instalar siempre las actualizaciones de seguridad.

When installing an application on our device, we must always use official means such as the Apple App Store or Android Google Play. If we download the application from a third-party website, we run the risk of malware being installed. Más consejos

Password lock

By locking the device with a password or pattern, we will prevent unwanted access to it. However, it is advisable to use a password instead of a pattern as the latter is less secure. If we have a biometric sensor, such as fingerprints or face detection, you should...

Beware of public WiFi networks

When we connect to a public Wi-Fi network, such as in airports, bars or stations, or a Wi-Fi network without a password, we should not access any website that contains sensitive information, such as banks. In public Wi-Fi networks or without a password, it would be...

Bloqueo automático

Se recomienda que la pantalla se bloquee después de 30 segundos de inactividad.

Bluetooth and NFC off

The bluetooth and the NFC of our device help us to connect to other devices in our day to day; but it can also be used by cybercriminals in a way that we do not want, so we should only activate it when we are going to use it. As these are two gateways to our device,...