Why restarting your phone every day is crucial for your safety šš±
- Vincent Pollet
- Feb 17, 2025
- 1 min read
Cyberattacks on smartphones are constantly increasing. A recent attack via WhatsApp allowed hackers to infiltrate devices using sophisticated spyware. This type of attack, known as a "clickless" attack, compromises a phone without the user needing to interact with a link or attachment. The threat is therefore invisible and very difficult to detect.
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1ļøā£ Applications like WhatsApp, often used without the knowledge of company IT departments, are prime targets for hackers. I therefore recommend prioritizing official communication tools, managed by the IT department, to limit the risk of cyberattacks.
2ļøā£ Restart your smartphone every day: This simple step helps eliminate certain vulnerabilities. Attacks, like the one described in this article, often rely on processes running in memory. Restarting your phone clears these processes, thus reducing the risk of infection.
3ļøā£ Take security measures: It's important to adopt good practices to secure your device, such as using a mobile security tool or locking modes on certain devices. This can protect your phone against zero-click attacks.
š Mobile cybersecurity is too often neglected. By treating our phone like a computer, with the same precautions, we can significantly reduce the risk of attacks.
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