Thread by @WaleMicaiah

If you are downloading and installing Apps, know what you're giving them access and permission to: Your

Contacts
Device/Apps history
Initiate purchases
User accounts
Calendar
SMS
Call logs
Photo/Media/Files
WiFi
Device information

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Cc @yinkanubi

Sometimes, these permissions are necessary for convenience but often times, you're trading CONVENIENCE 4 SECURITY.

Nothing is free. If I need the contacts of 1m Nigerians, nothing stops me from investing in an App they need, give them for 'free' while I take their SMS, Contacts

A lot of these applications take your SMS (bank notifications, bank info, OTP), Contacts, Photos, Device Information, etc and allow you to use them for free.

That's not free....they have practically taken your secret for free too. Be mindful of these applications.

You remember Cambridge Analytica? Sometimes, you don't even have to install these apps yourself...there are some malicious apps that once someone in your network has, you become vulnerable without knowing.

Do a phone AUDIT...delete unnecessary/unused apps on your phone.

LASTLY FINANCIAL FRAUD

Some malware now exist that intercept your SMSs (rem you gave access to that apps), have access to your Financial Apps (rem you allowed access to Apps/Accounts), they will 'help' you complete transactions without you even knowing.

Just be carefully wise.

Recommendations:
- Limit use of Apps, if you can do without them...please do
- Have at least 2 accounts, one with minimal running cost and the other on luck down
- Review your Phone from time to time
- Delete unused apps
- Change your Passwords periodically
- Be aware & Beware

I will be providing some security awareness and invite other professionals @Xymbiz to join and share thoughts

We need to create awareness on even our local data laws and how to stay safe online....even financially.

Thanks.