The expert told what data cannot be stored on a smartphone

“You can store any data without restrictions, but the simplest rule is that everything that you are ready to store in your mailbox in the entrance can be stored in your phone.

The level of data protection on a smartphone is now similar to the level of protection for your mailbox.

In general, data cannot be stored on servers and computers, smartphones connected to the network, it is better to have remote media, ”the expert explained.

According to Masalovich, it is categorically impossible to store tablets with passwords and credentials in a mobile phone.

“You cannot use the same passwords on different services.

Passwords should be changed at least quarterly.

It is more convenient to separate credit cards: that is, an account with a lot of money can be made available only from a branch.

That is, when you need to make a large payment, you have to come to the branch, ”he added.

In addition, according to the specialist, it is worth getting a card for current settlements, on which a small amount would lie.

Masalovich also explained that all devices should be considered separate and nowhere to put a tick “remember me”.

"On modern smartphones now there are functions that allow you to hide you at least a little: for example, in all new versions, on all platforms there is a checkbox" dynamic changeable MAC address ", it must be set and at the same time turn off Bluetooth," the analyst emphasized ...

The interlocutor of RT added that instead of carrying a photo of the first page of a passport with you in your smartphone, it is much safer to have printed scans.

If they need to be photographed and sent, then this data must be erased, he explained.

“The loss of a smartphone is more than a real event.

It can be dropped in vehicles, it can be stolen.

One-factor authentication, which most people have, breaks through at once.

In addition, there are technical means of how to remove information from a smartphone without even having your PIN-code, ”Masalovich said.

He noted that, if possible, it is better to separate the work and personal world so that there are different smartphones and accounts for different purposes.  

In addition, Masalovich said that if in the personal account of online stores you are asked to "remember" the data of your bank card in order not to enter data every time you purchase, then it is better not to do this.

Previously, the expert gave advice on how to protect against the new fraud scheme.