Answer:
The best practices to avoid security threats are mentioned below.
- Update your software- Only few people update the operating system and other software, such software are a potential gateways for hackers.
- Always install antivirus software on computer and mobile. It should be from a trusted provider.
- Install a firewall on your smartphone, most of the smartphones do no come with firewall. Firewalls provides stronger protection against digital threats. They also protect the online privacy.
- Use pass codes on the phone. It protects your information in case of loss or theft of mobile device.
- Always download applications from official application stores. Apple stores and Google play always verify the apps while third party app stores don't.