In the modern world, using a smartphone for conducting payments has become common. To ensure security during such operations, experts from the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany recommend the following precautionary measures:
- Use only the latest version of the application and set it to update automatically upon its release. - Monitor updates of the operating system on your phone. - Lock the device's screen using a PIN code, password, fingerprint, or facial recognition. - If possible, set automatic blocking of the application on your smartphone, which will be activated after several unsuccessful attempts to enter the password or TAN code. - Enable Bluetooth, NFC, and Wi-Fi only when necessary. These functions can be quickly turned off and on in the quick settings. - In case of theft of your phone, immediately lock the SIM card and all access to your account records and saved cards.
Experts also recommend installing only the necessary programs and applications for payments from trusted sources. All these measures will help you carry out operations using your smartphone safely.
