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You Should Restart Your Phone Every Week: Advice from the National Security Agency

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In our fast-paced, digitally connected world, our smartphones have become indispensable companions.  From managing emails and social media to banking and personal communication, these devices are integral to our daily lives.  However, their omnipresence also makes them prime targets for cyber threats.  Recognizing this, a major US spy agency, the National Security Agency (NSA), has issued a simple yet powerful recommendation: restart your smartphone at least once a week. Restarting your phone may seem like an insignificant action, but it can be a potent defense against certain types of cyberattacks.  Malware delivered through spearphishing and zero-click exploits can be thwarted by this simple reboot.  These types of attacks can infiltrate your device without you even clicking a link or opening an attachment.  By restarting your device, you disrupt the malware's operation, significantly reducing the risk of persistent infections. Restarting your smartphone ...