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Why you should power off your phone at least once a week - according to the NSA


Turning off your phone regularly is one of the NSA's top cybersecurity recommendations. Here's why and what else to know.

Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty ImagesYour pricey smartphone can be hit by many security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. National Security Agency Spearphishing attacks can target your phone to install malware, while zero-click exploits can infect your device without any interaction on your part. Avoid clicking on links or file attachments in emails and text messages, as those are common ways to trigger malware.

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