National Security Agency Warns Android and iPhone Users — Urges to Reboot their Devices Fast

The national security agency issued warnings for smartphone users, telling them to reboot their devices often for security reasons. So, for iPhone and Android users, you may want to reboot your devices as soon as possible. NSA has taken this step to prevent any possible cyber threats.

According to a report issued by Forbes, smartphones are running across all operating system platforms, so they are becoming a heavily popular target for threats by hackers. So rebooting your phone will make you less vulnerable to non-persistent malware as they can’t survive reboots. Forbes says that you don’t have to reboot your device every week, but the more frequently you do, the less the threat.

Although, this is just a recommendation, not a silver bullet solution or a one-size-fits-all security panacea. However, there is plenty of malware that fits perfectly from the least advanced or sophisticated threat actors, and rebooting is a great solution. The advice still holds the weight and is a valuable practice. 

Restarting your device can also assist in rectifying malfunctions and memory leaks. On top of this, it will also significantly improve the battery life. There is little to no harm attached to rebooting your device, so overall, you can trust NSA on this recommendation. It only diminishes your vulnerability to potential threats. 

The document from the NSA also shares some more advice on safety measures. Some of them are common practices like always using biometrics, disabling Bluetooth when not using it, avoiding connecting to publically available Wi-Fi networks, and sticking to “original charging cables” to name a few.