Capacity Enhancement Guide for Federal Agencies: CEG Mobile Device Cybersecurity Checklist for Consumers

Mobile devices are an integral part of our daily lives. There are an estimated 294 million smartphone users in the United States, making these devices an attractive target for cybercriminals.1 Threats range from mere annoyances (spam messages) to severe (loss of personal information, credentials, or money). Listed below are simple cyber hygiene steps consumers can take to improve the cybersecurity of their mobile devices.