Mobile Security
Keep your phone and personal information secure.
Your phone holds your messages, photos, banking apps, email and passwords. We help protect it — and the apps and personal information on it — from malware, scams and online threats.
In this service
- Mobile security protection
- App safety review
- Scam and phishing awareness
- Lost-phone readiness
The problem
Your phone is a target too
Phones are designed with strong built-in security, but they are still exposed to malicious apps, fake links, scam text messages and apps that ask for far more access than they need.
Because your phone is signed in to so many accounts, one bad download or one tapped link can put a lot of personal information at risk.
How we can help
How Reliable Tech can help
We help you protect your phone without making it harder to use.
Mobile security protection
Set up security protection and settings that suit your phone and how you use it.
App safety review
Review installed apps and their permissions, and remove anything suspicious or unnecessary.
Scam and phishing awareness
Learn to spot suspicious texts, links and messages before they cause harm.
Lost-phone readiness
Check lock screen, find-my-phone and backup settings so you are prepared if your phone goes missing.
What we cover
What we help protect
Every device and situation is a little different. These are the areas we most often check and help protect.
- Malicious and unwanted apps
- App permissions and privacy settings
- Suspicious texts, links and messages
- Phone software updates
- Lock screen and biometric settings
- Find-my-phone and remote erase
- Safe browsing on mobile
- Backups of photos and contacts
How it works
How Mobile Security works
Simple steps, clear explanations and no unnecessary jargon.
- 01
Tell us about your phone
Let us know what phone you use and anything that seems unusual or worrying.
- 02
Check apps and settings
We review installed apps, permissions and security settings, and look for signs of malware.
- 03
Protect and tidy up
We help remove risky apps and set up protection and safer settings.
- 04
Stay protected
You keep a phone that is easier to trust, with clear advice on avoiding scams.
FAQ
Mobile Security questions
Can phones get viruses and malware?
Yes. Although phones have strong built-in security, malicious apps, fake links and scam messages can still put your device and personal information at risk.
How do I know if an app is safe?
Check who made it, what permissions it asks for, and whether it came from the official app store. We can review the apps on your phone with you and flag anything that looks risky.
What should I do if I tapped a suspicious link?
Avoid entering any more information and contact us so we can help you check your phone and accounts. If you entered a password, change it as soon as possible.
Get help with Mobile Security
Tell us which device you need help protecting and what you’ve noticed. We’ll follow up with clear next steps.