Smartphone security: 3 things you can do to stay safe

By ITworld tips

May 16, 2011, 8:10 AM — Microsolved, Inc. Security Analyst Phil Grimes offers these security tips for smartphone users:

1) iPhone slide to unlock isn't enough. Set a password.

2) Turn off bluetooth and wireless access when you're not using them

3) Use encryption where you can. You can't send encrypted email on iPhone or Android today, but you take steps to encrypt sensitive data.

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