They don’t click unknown links
“Never click on links in emails. Phishing emails are incredibly successful at impersonating sites you trust, and they appear much more legitimate than in the past. Visit the source website of the email before proceeding with the requested action.” — Purcell.
They avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi
“Hackers are able to exploit users of public Wi-Fi through intercepting the traffic as it passes over the network, or hackers will set up fake ‘honeypot’ Wi-Fi access points in order to trick users into connecting. The goal of the attacker is to be able to obtain authentication credentials for things such as social networks or bank accounts, among other nefarious motives.” — Alex Heid, Chief R&D Officer at SecurityScorecard.
They take precautions when using connected devices
“Think of IoT (connected) devices just like any computer – they have an IP address. But when people deploy smart TVs, baby cameras and devices like that in their homes, they, unfortunately, don’t usually take the same safety precautions as they do when setting up a computer. My advice to consumers is the following:
Read the manual: This is crucial to know what it takes to secure the IoT device.
Make sure you have a firewall on your router. It will protect your devices in many cases.
Create new and secure passwords for each of your devices.
Always install updates. A ‘smart’ device can easily fall out of date, leaving the device vulnerable to hackers.” — Aleksandr Yampolskiy, CEO and co-founder of SecurityScorecard
By the way, here is everything you need to know to keep your phone safe.