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Smartphone, don't spy!Checklist: Rather simple
Smartphone, don't spy!
These security measures are classified as particularly simple and offer even non-technical people a quick introduction to the subject.
- You check this list from time to time
- You have already taken part in a cryptoparty
- Switch off your phone before sensitive meetings
- You are not using a dumbphone
- You have removed your SIM card number
- You have set up a screen lock
- Notifications on your lock screen are deactivated
- Your smartphones are encrypted
- You can switch off your devices quickly
- You are using a privacy film
- Your SIM card is protected with a PIN
- You do without memory cards
- Do not use biometric unlocking
- You bought and set up your devices yourself
- You assess your risk before looking for spyware yourself
- You contact help centers about a new second device
- You only use your own charging cable
- Your device does not display red or yellow warning messages at startup
- You have sealed your device
- You have noted the unique numbers of your device
- You practise restoring your backups
- You do not store unused appliances in your home
- You do not unlock your smartphone on demand
- You don't share your passwords with other people
- You have overwritten your phone once
- Deactivate Wi-Fi if you don't need it
- Deactivate Bluetooth if you don't need it
- Avoid Bluetooth devices such as earbuds if possible
- Deactivate positioning if you don't need it
- Deactivate NFC if you don't need it
- Cameras that are not in use are covered
- You have not activated your mobile data connection continuously
- Refrain from taking photos and videos at demonstrations
- You don't take your cell phone to the demo
- You don't use apps like "SnoopSnitch"
- Deactivate your sim card when traveling with a group
- Do not use your anonymous SIM card at the same time as a non-anonymous card
- You deactivate your SIM card when traveling in modern cars
- Switch off all electronic devices when crossing fortified border installations
- You don't give out your phone number
- You don't make calls with your anonymous card
- You have purchased SIM cards and phones anonymously
- You suppress your phone number when you make calls
- Deactivate your voicemail
- Dial emergency numbers such as 110 and 112 carefully
- You have set up a block for third-party providers
- You don't give your name immediately when you answer the phone
- You have deactivated or deleted your advertising ID
- You check access rights carefully
- You check which app has access to the Accessibility Services
- Do not take screenshots of personal or sensitive data
- You do not share your Google or Apple account with other people
- You waive root rights
- You use secure messengers
- Activate two-step verification in your messengers
- You use disappearing messages
- You do without voice messages
- You know all participants in sensitive chat groups
- You do without Apple devices
- You restart your phone often
- You have reset your device to factory settings
- You are not transmitting your screen to a smart TV
- You are careful when scanning QR codes
- You clean up links before you share them with others
- You do not carry your bank card directly next to your smartphone
- You use privacy-friendly payment options
- Use alternative frontends
- You use decentralized open source alternatives to common social media platforms
- You use passkeys
- You secure your accounts with two-factor authentication
- You are using an ad blocker
- You do not use your pseudonyms at the same time
- You use Tor or the Tor browser
- You delete metadata from your images
- You do not publish images with shadows and time
- You consistently refuse your consent on websites
- Avoid logins via Google, Apple or Microsoft
- Delete unused accounts
- You check whether you are affected by data leaks
- You check the authenticity of important messages
- You do not reply to spam messages
- You have agreed a secret password with your family
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