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<blockquote data-quote="Ink" data-source="post: 939536" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Protecting your mobile number with <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/sim-swap-attack-defend-phone/" target="_blank">How to Protect Your Phone Against a SIM Swap Attack</a></p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p>Restarting your iPhone multiple times a day may break functionality of some apps, or prevent them from working properly. For Android device, it's generally recommended for every other week, or if you encounter software problems - and I imagine it's the same for iPhones (iOS) devices.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p>A VPN is best recommended for public hotspots and travelling, and as I understand you are already covered by NordVPN. It's CyberSec blocks malware and phishing sites.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p>Make sure these are enabled in the iOS settings:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For phone calls - <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207099" target="_blank">Detect and block spam phone calls</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For SMS / iMessage - <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph203ab0be4/ios" target="_blank">Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone</a></li> </ul><p>Scam SMS can be forwarded to your mobile operator, along with the scammers number so they can investigate and (assuming) block their numbers from the mobile network.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p>I use the free version of Disconnect Pro for iOS, with a subscription available to unlock all features such as a Firewall to block anything you want, over the default privacy block lists. Be aware that you cannot use both VPN profiles at the same time. You can try the free version.</p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px">Homepage: <a href="https://disconnect.me/" target="_blank">https://disconnect.me/</a></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">App: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/disconnect-privacy-pro-entire/id1057771839" target="_blank">Privacy Pro SmartVPN</a></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">FAQ: <a href="https://disconnect.me/help#maindisconnect-privacy-pro" target="_blank">Press</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For reference, I have linked the apps you listed. </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">T-Mobile App - <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365" target="_blank">T-Mobile Scam Shield</a> (<a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/apps/scam-shield-app" target="_blank">Homepage</a>)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">a subscription is required for advanced features on qualifying devices</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Malwarebytes App - <a href="https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id1327105431" target="_blank">Malwarebytes Mobile Security</a> (<a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/ios/" target="_blank">Homepage</a>)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">free version includes SMS filtering and Ad-blocking for Safari</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">a subscription is required for Call Blocking and Web Protection</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sophos App - <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sophos-intercept-x-for-mobile/id1086924662" target="_blank">Sophos Intercept X for Mobile</a><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">may be redundant with your current combination of "security" apps</li> </ul></li> </ul><p>Sophos Web Filtering - <a href="https://docs.sophos.com/esg/smsec/help/en-us/esg/Sophos-Mobile-Security/concepts/Webfiltering.html" target="_blank">Web Filtering</a></p><p>Sophos Wi-Fi Security - <a href="https://docs.sophos.com/esg/smsec/help/en-us/esg/Sophos-Mobile-Security/concepts/WiFiProtection.html" target="_blank">Wi-Fi Security</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Feel free to share your iPhone Config in the <a href="https://malwaretips.com/forums/mobile-security-configuration.164/" target="_blank">Mobile Security Configuration</a></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ink, post: 939536, member: 3"] Protecting your mobile number with [URL="https://www.wired.com/story/sim-swap-attack-defend-phone/"]How to Protect Your Phone Against a SIM Swap Attack[/URL] [HR][/HR] Restarting your iPhone multiple times a day may break functionality of some apps, or prevent them from working properly. For Android device, it's generally recommended for every other week, or if you encounter software problems - and I imagine it's the same for iPhones (iOS) devices. [HR][/HR] A VPN is best recommended for public hotspots and travelling, and as I understand you are already covered by NordVPN. It's CyberSec blocks malware and phishing sites. [HR][/HR] Make sure these are enabled in the iOS settings: [LIST] [*]For phone calls - [URL="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207099"]Detect and block spam phone calls[/URL] [*]For SMS / iMessage - [URL="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph203ab0be4/ios"]Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone[/URL] [/LIST] Scam SMS can be forwarded to your mobile operator, along with the scammers number so they can investigate and (assuming) block their numbers from the mobile network. [HR][/HR] I use the free version of Disconnect Pro for iOS, with a subscription available to unlock all features such as a Firewall to block anything you want, over the default privacy block lists. Be aware that you cannot use both VPN profiles at the same time. You can try the free version. [INDENT]Homepage: [URL]https://disconnect.me/[/URL][/INDENT] [INDENT]App: [URL="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/disconnect-privacy-pro-entire/id1057771839"]Privacy Pro SmartVPN[/URL][/INDENT] [INDENT]FAQ: [URL="https://disconnect.me/help#maindisconnect-privacy-pro"]Press[/URL][/INDENT] For reference, I have linked the apps you listed. [LIST] [*]T-Mobile App - [URL="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365"]T-Mobile Scam Shield[/URL] ([URL='https://www.t-mobile.com/apps/scam-shield-app']Homepage[/URL]) [LIST] [*]a subscription is required for advanced features on qualifying devices [/LIST] [*]Malwarebytes App - [URL="https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id1327105431"]Malwarebytes Mobile Security[/URL] ([URL='https://www.malwarebytes.com/ios/']Homepage[/URL]) [LIST] [*]free version includes SMS filtering and Ad-blocking for Safari [*]a subscription is required for Call Blocking and Web Protection [/LIST] [*]Sophos App - [URL="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sophos-intercept-x-for-mobile/id1086924662"]Sophos Intercept X for Mobile[/URL] [LIST] [*]may be redundant with your current combination of "security" apps [/LIST] [/LIST] Sophos Web Filtering - [URL="https://docs.sophos.com/esg/smsec/help/en-us/esg/Sophos-Mobile-Security/concepts/Webfiltering.html"]Web Filtering[/URL] Sophos Wi-Fi Security - [URL="https://docs.sophos.com/esg/smsec/help/en-us/esg/Sophos-Mobile-Security/concepts/WiFiProtection.html"]Wi-Fi Security[/URL] [B]Feel free to share your iPhone Config in the [URL="https://malwaretips.com/forums/mobile-security-configuration.164/"]Mobile Security Configuration[/URL][/B] [/QUOTE]
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