Smartphones are small devices constantly online sending and receiving signals, so they are always a target for criminals. To protect your smartphone from hackers and 36 , set a long passcode with both numbers and letters. Consider using fingerprint scanning or face ID, 37 gives an even more personalized security blanket. Avoid free public Wi-Fi. Use only your private cell connection and 38 Wi-Fi on your mobile phone whenever you are in a public place. Besides, avoid sharing a ton of revealing information about yourself on social networks. Avoid listing specific addresses, work locations, phone numbers, family names, and other details hackers can use to track you. 39 , don’t store personal information, documents, or files on your phone, and limit the number of geotagged photos in your Camera Roll. Eliminate 40 emails from financial and work-related accounts. Also, make a habit of keeping your phone relatively pristine by offloading images and documents to your computer.