Location access deserves special attention because many phones offer more than one level. You may be able to allow access only while using the app, share an approximate location instead of a precise one, or approve access one time. Names vary by device, but the principle is the same: match the permission to the task.
Make Public Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and QR Codes Less Risky
Free Wi-Fi and quick QR codes are convenient, but they are not always neutral. Cyber.gov.au warns that public Wi-Fi can expose information sent or received on the network and recommends avoiding automatic connection to public Wi-Fi, confirming the official network name, and disconnecting when finished Cyber.gov.au. A practical hidden trick is to open saved Wi-Fi networks and remove old hotel, airport, cafe, or event networks you no longer use. That reduces accidental reconnection later.
The same source recommends turning off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when they are not in use and being cautious with QR codes, because a code can direct a phone to an unwanted website, app, or network Cyber.gov.au. Before scanning a QR code, pause long enough to check where it is posted and what action your phone says it will take. A code on a permanent menu board or official counter is different from a loose sticker placed over another code. If something looks odd, use the business website or ask staff for the correct link.
Use Stronger Sign-In Options Where Your Phone Supports Them
