The SAFE Team

Mobile Devices

What can devices really do?

Devices play an important role in people’s lives which means people need be aware on what technology can cause, so that people understand how powerful devices can be and how they can affect young people.

Devices have the power to interfere with your personal lives when you allow some apps onto your phone, tablet or any other electronic gadgets. These apps may access your images, files and even bank numbers meaning they can buy items online without your acknowledgement.

How can you protect your devices?

You can protect your devices by reading the important parts of terms and conditions to know what the app can do to your devices. Also you can download various pieces of software that protect your device from unwanted viruses. Here is a link to a mobile anti-virus that you can download to protect your device. www.lookout.com/download

Are you in danger?

You can spot some symptoms on whether or not you and your device are in danger. This includes your device working slower than usual, crashing on your devices or lots of unwanted advertisements and junk mail.