Overview
- Turn off lockscreen previews to keep texts and two-factor codes from being read without unlocking the phone.
- Enable automatic operating system and app updates to patch security flaws attackers exploit.
- Review app location permissions and revoke access for any app that does not genuinely need it, beyond maps and weather.
- Use a password manager to create and store strong, unique passwords for sensitive accounts such as email and banking.
- Replace SMS-based verification with an authenticator app like Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator for stronger protection.