Check your phone: these are the apps you shouldn’t have on your home screen, according to a security expert

The security and privacy of your data is something very important that you should not take lightly. And this not only applies to the information you share on social networks, but also to the apps you have on your mobile home screen.

You may have never thought about it, but simply organizing your apps could be compromising your security, especially when it comes to your finances.

According to Marian Sánchez, a technology expert, one of the worst mistakes you can make is having the bank’s apps visible on the screen. Although it may seem harmless, this increases the risk of someone accessing your banking details if your phone is lost or stolen.

Anyone who finds it could access the bank’s apps and empty your account with a simple touch on the screen. Even if you have a password or PIN on your phone, there are methods to bypass these security measures.

Hide your bank apps on your mobile and protect your security

To protect yourself, the expert recommends applying a very effective trick, and that is to hide the bank apps. If someone accesses your mobile, they will have more difficulty accessing it, which will give you time to take measures such as blocking your cards or changing your passwords.

Hiding apps is easier than it seems. Here we explain how to do it on both iPhone and Android devices:

• An iPhone: Press and hold the bank app and select the option Require Face ID. Then activate the function Hide and require Face ID and finally, click on the blue button Hide app.

• On Android: Head to the app drawer and tap the three dots in the top right corner. Select Home screen settings and then choose Hide apps on home and app screens. Check the banking apps you want to hide and confirm.

In addition to hiding banking apps, as an extra security measure we recommend enabling two-step authentication on all your accounts, using passwords that are difficult to guess, and keeping your operating system and applications updated to the latest version.

Finally, activate security notifications offered by banks. These alert you in real time if something out of the ordinary happens, allowing you to act quickly. The security of your data is paramount and taking measures can save you a lot of headaches.

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Tags: Apps, Cybersecurity