Restarting Your Phone Weekly Can Improve Its Performance and Security
The National Security Agency (NSA) recommends restarting your smartphone (Android and iPhone) weekly to protect against eavesdropping and attempts to gather data.
Restarting your phone can disrupt cyberattacks. It also helps your phone run more smoothly. A quick fresh start can clean out background apps, resolves memory issues and overheating, and improve performance and battery life.
ACTION STEPS:
- Whether your phone is issued by work or it’s your personal device, pick a time every week to restart your phone. Setting a weekly reminder can help.
- Send staff the NSA “Mobile Best Practices Guide” with lots of helpful tips.
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