Smartphone, don't spy!
Smartphone checklist: Behavior-based risks
Behavior-based risks arise from careless or unthinking behavior by individuals. These include careless online activities such as using weak passwords, clicking on insecure links, sharing sensitive information on insecure platforms or not updating software. These behaviors increase the risk of cyberattacks, data misuse or identity theft as they make it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. Behaviour-based risks can be minimized through conscious and security-oriented action.
- You don't carry your bank card directly on your smartphone
- You do not reply to spam messages
- You suppress your phone number when you make a call
- You have agreed a secret password with your family
- You take photos and videos without unlocking your smartphone
- You don't take screenshots of personal or sensitive data
- You use the Fediverse
- You use different pseudonyms and email addresses
- Are your apps and system up to date?
- You do not share your passwords with other people
- Do without biometric unlocking
- You do not use your pseudonyms at the same time
- You have not activated your mobile data connection at all times
- You use privacy-friendly search engines
- You use secure messengers
- You consistently refuse your consent to websites
- You are careful when scanning QR codes
- Avoid third-party logins via Google, Apple or Microsoft
- You check the authenticity of important messages
- Use alternative frontends
- You use passkeys
- Use a password manager
- You secure your accounts with two-factor authentication
- Your backups are stored decentrally
- You use privacy-friendly app stores
- You use privacy-friendly apps
- You do without voice messages
- You have activated lockdown mode on your iPhone
- You read through privacy policies
- You clean up links before you share them with others
- You use privacy-friendly payment options
- You do without Google Play services and Apple services
- You only use encrypted cloud storage
- Do not share your Apple ID and deactivate iMessage
- Dial emergency numbers such as 110 and 112 carefully
- You don't give your name immediately when you answer the phone
- You delete metadata from your pictures
- You do not publish pictures with shadows and time
- You do not share your phone number
- Switch off all electronic devices when you cross fortified border installations
- You use anonymous sim cards
- Deactivate your SIM card if you are traveling with a group
- You deactivate your SIM card when traveling in modern cars
- You don't make calls with your anonymous SIM card
- You get your phone credit anonymously
- Do not use your anonymous SIM card at the same time as a non-anonymous card
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