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Avoid charging your device in public ports

Sean Ashmore- Head of Android

This may hurt a little to find out, but charging your phone at public charging stations will make you vulnerable
to a security breach, the kind found in airports, transit stations, airlines, conference and shopping centres.
This is because your phone is more than charged by connecting to a public port, it also transmits data. If an
outlet is hacked, then your emails, messages, images, and contacts may be accessed by a hacker.

According to Krebs on Security, a cybercrime and computer security news outlet, this technique of hacking
phones is known as’ juice jacking.’ Your device is now infected by just plugging your phone into a (corrupted)
power strip or charger and that compromises all your data.

Use a secure communications solution

Joe Boyle- CEO & Co-Founder

Having spent years speaking to businesses who have tolerated the unsecure exchange of
confidential information we have seen a sudden realisation from these parties on the importance of using a
secure communications solution. Not only does using a secure communications solution protect your busi-
ness but it demonstrates a duty of care to clients and inspires confidence.

With the recent WhatsApp Privacy Policy changes the need for companies to use a highly secure, compliant
and managed enterprise messaging platform such as SaltDNA, becomes even clearer. Facebook’s exploita-
tion of personal data means that many organisations find themselves at risk from a compliance perspective
when conducting business over these consumer apps. It doesn’t matter what type of company you operate
in, your digital communications are probably regulated. These laws are not only in effect for your safety, but
for the safety of your clients and customers.

At SaltDNA we work with organisations across the world of all sizes to enable them to have secure, confiden-
tial conversations wherever they are, at any time. Your best bet to ensure that the possibility of a cyber attack
never becomes your reality is to enforce a secure communications platform alongside a comprehensive and
ongoing employee education on cyber security.

With the increase in remote work due to COVID-19, the use of digital devices has now become an even
larger part of daily life. There is an increased need to be more aware of cybersecurity and to secure mobile
devices within your organisation. Users are capable of mitigating the possibility of cyber threats by introduc-
ing security measures. Following these top tips from the team enables employees to protect both themselves
and the companies information, devices and overall privacy.

If you require further assistance feel free to reach out to our team for more information on this article. To sign
up for a free trial of SaltDNA or to talk to a member of the SaltDNA team, please contact us on info@saltdna.
com.

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