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7 Phone Security Mistakes You Should Stop Making Now

September 12, 2016

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"Worried about the government hacking into your phone? It's a scary possibility that's getting attention because of the FBI's demands that Apple help it unlock a phone used by a gunman during a shooting last year.

While this is a concern for many, there are bigger security threats you should be worried about right now.

Here are seven crucial steps you should take with your phone to make sure it -- and your personal information -- is safe from thieves, malware and other hazards."

Read more at CNET