As time has progressed, mobile devices have significantly changed the way we are able to interact in the world. They have numerous benefits in our lives and many people have become entirely dependent on them. They help us to stay organized, efficient, and more communicative, amongst other things. However, they also store and provide access to a great deal of private personal and business information.
Hospitality businesses regularly work with sensitive customer data that includes Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Company computers may be secured with enhanced security features to mitigate security breaches, but did you know that your mobile device is at risk for cybercrime as well? Cellphones, tablets, and other mobile devices are frequently targeted by cybercriminals.
Many people do not actively protect their mobile devices which makes them a fairly easy target for wrongdoers. It is not uncommon for mobile devices to be targeted through the use of ransomware, malware, and phishing. Identity theft, use of financial information, exposure of business trade secrets, and hacked accounts are just some of the consequences of not adequately protecting mobile devices.
Luckily, there are many options available to help keep your information secure. These six tips can be utilized to help protect your mobile device from cyber threats:
Mobile devices can be our lifeline to the outside world. They are more important than many people realize, resulting in many negative consequences that can occur from not properly protecting them. Using the six tips above can help mitigate access to your personal information and device. In today’s world, everyone has something of value to hackers and as a result, they have become increasingly better at getting what they want. Be sure to keep yourself safe, think before you click, and remember your mobile device can be a goldmine in the wrong hands.
Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, committed to helping clients in the hospitality industry be more profitable, efficient, and productive in the modern business landscape. For further information about Withum and its cybersecurity, digital advisory, and hospitality services teams, contact Lena Combs (LCombs@Withum.com) at (407) 849-1569 or visit www.withum.com.
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