Many public places allow free Internet Wi-Fi access. These include airports, hotels, libraries, bookstores, shopping centres, and various restaurants. These networks are not secure and there is a very high risk of getting hacked. Malware is software that criminals use to gain access to your devices. Unsecure public Wi-Fi networks provide a gateway for hackers…

Here are some handy security tips for those who are giving away their old phone:

• Back up your phone
• Remove the SIM card
• Remove external storage cards
• Erase/reset: perform a factory reset to erase all content from your phone