1. Never enter a PIN to receive money

Be cautious of payment requests and refund messages. A request to share a PIN or OTP to receive money is a major scam warning sign. Never share your PIN or OTP with another person.

2. Review app permissions

Check whether each app genuinely needs access to your microphone, contacts, camera or location. Turn off unnecessary permissions and choose “Only while using the app” where appropriate.

3. Be careful on public Wi-Fi

Avoid entering sensitive information on networks you do not trust. Use a reputable VPN when appropriate, confirm that sites and apps use secure connections, and disable automatic connections to open networks.

4. Give your neck and eyes a break

Try holding your phone closer to eye level and follow the 20-20-20 habit: every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

5. Set up Emergency SOS

Configure Medical ID or the equivalent emergency information feature on your device, including relevant medical details and emergency contacts, and learn the correct SOS shortcut for your phone. Shortcuts vary by device, so check your phone’s official instructions.

Your next step

Your phone should be a useful tool, not an avoidable security risk or source of digital fatigue. Which of these five habits will you put into practice today?

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