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Keeping yourself safe from creeps and hackers is a big job, but certain habits make it easier.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a simple one: Stop giving your phone number to every place that asks for it.\u00a0Read this tip I put together about the best ways to hide your phone number and email address for help.<\/a><\/p>\n

Another smart step is regularly checking your most important accounts. Use Google?\u00a0Start here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s a mistake I bet you didn’t know you were making: Leaving your smartphone’s Bluetooth switched on 24\/7.<\/p>\n

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Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio technology<\/a> that allows different devices to communicate with each other. You\u2019ll find the tech in cars, speakers, TVs, headphones, keyboards, mice, printers and more.<\/p>\n

It works similarly to Wi-Fi and cellular networks but performs simpler tasks at shorter ranges. You don\u2019t need a cellular signal or network connection to use Bluetooth, and it doesn\u2019t use data.<\/p>\n

HOW TO SPEED UP YOUR WIFI, INTERNET CONNECTIONS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find the tech baked into just about every smartphone you can buy nowadays. But as with a Wi-Fi network or other connection, Bluetooth has vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n

There are a few ways threat actors take advantage of Bluetooth-enabled devices:<\/p>\n

Hackers and scammers need to be close to you to use Bluetooth to hijack your phone. But in just about any public space, you\u2019re arm\u2019s length from strangers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While Bluetooth is beneficial for many applications, be careful how you use it.<\/p>\n

My advice: Turn off Bluetooth when you\u2019re not using it<\/a>. Keeping it active all the time makes your device more discoverable. As a bonus, keeping Bluetooth off will increase your device\u2019s battery life.<\/p>\n

Here are a few more ways to protect yourself:<\/p>\n

RELATED: Smartphone warning: Check these settings NOW on your iPhone or Android<\/a><\/p>\n

There are a couple of ways to disable Bluetooth on your iPhone. Go to Settings<\/strong> > Bluetooth<\/strong> and switch it off. You can also swipe down from the top right of your screen to open the Control Center and tap on the Bluetooth icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The same steps work for Android phones<\/a>: Go to Settings<\/strong> > Connected Devices<\/strong> > Connection Preferences<\/strong> > Bluetooth<\/strong> and switch it off. (Note: Steps vary based on your phone\u2019s model. Look or search for Bluetooth if these steps don\u2019t match your phone.)<\/p>\n

You can also swipe down from the top of the screen to display the Status Bar and then swipe down and tap Bluetooth<\/strong> to switch it off.<\/p>\n

HOW TO SHARE YOUR WIFI PASSWORD WITH GUESTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Airplane mode also disables Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, among other things, so it works in a pinch \u2014 but you won\u2019t receive calls or texts.<\/p>\n

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Sound like a tech pro, even if you\u2019re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Listen<\/a> on 425+ radio stations or get the podcast<\/a>. And join over 400,000 people who get her free 5-minute daily email newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/dont-be-victim-leaving-your-phones-bluetooth-on-major-security-risk <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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