Let's admit, we have all watched porn at some time or other in our lives, and many are hooked on to it as well. Also, it is a fact that men are more into porn than women, so they are more vulnerable to the problems associated with watching porn. As per research, watching porn is quite healthy as long as one does not overdo it. Also with people getting more and more hooked to their cell phones,
DVDs, magazines and even laptops have long been replaced by mobiles when it comes to enjoying your favourite adult action in privacy. But what you think of as private, is it so? Let us see why watching porn on your cell phone, however convenient it might be, not only plays around with your privacy but also might not be the best thing to do.
- Public Exposure: Yes, this is just the opposite of what it should be right? You watch adult content on your mobile for absolute privacy. Still, as per Cybersecurity firm Wandera, these sites are most likely to expose what you view, including your habits and tastes to the rest of the world especially if you watch the same on your mobile. Cybercriminals and hackers can easily expose your viewing habits to the world, which includes your family, friends and even your office! This often happens in the form of blackmail, where they threaten to reveal your habits to your known people. Not a beautiful thing to happen, right?.
- Malware: Studies have further found that 40 out of 50 pornographic sites are vulnerable to malware. This malware or malicious software get installed on its own and can harm your mobile in various ways, including damaging the device, stealing data and generally causing a disturbance. The different kinds of malware would be virus, trojan, spyware and ransomware.
- Security Risk: Although many of us still prefer doing our banking work from laptops, due to the increasing convenience of using phones, we don't deter from making online payments or accessing our banking accounts from our mobiles. But it's good to remember that browsing through adult sites from our android mobiles, which has our primary Gmail id as well as banking data, is a considerable risk! Android phones are very easily hacked into by any cybercriminals, thereby enabling them to hack into your banking as well as personal, relevant information.
- Ransomware: Pornographic sites pose a high threat of ransomware as well. Ransomware is a kind of malware, usually the sophisticated kinds that lock down a device completely and demand some payment from the user for unlocking the same. Encryption ransomware has been seen on the mobile platform as well, with some like SimpleLocker infecting around 1,50,000 android devices. Not only is all your data at the mercy of these cybercriminals, but also there is no guarantee that you will get back your data once you make the payment.
So it is clear that with our mobiles at an increased risk to cyber threats, it is better to stick to laptops and DVDs. But just in case, you can't help sneaking into a porn site from your android mobile once a while, here are some tips to keep in mind, which can help reduce the risk of damage, considerably:
- Use a Private Browser: Private browsers like Chrome and Firefox focus, are not only fast but also offer safe browsing options. For those having iOS devices, firefox focus further allows your device to block sites from tracking you or sharing your business. Further, they also help prevent accidental porn URL pop-ups in your phone, thereby saving you from unwanted embarrassments.
- Steer clear from Porn Apps: Not only do they offer low quality and crappy content, but they are full of malware. Although these apps might not be a severe problem for iOS users, for android users, they can be deadly.
- Use protection: Yes, you need to use a powerful antivirus and anti-malware app for protecting your mobile from possible security threats. Even if you are not browsing adult sites, this app is still a must to protect your mobile from any threats. These apps scan your files, games, and apps, thereby offering complete protection.
- Visit safe sites: Now, with so many websites out there, each offering you erotic content, it is difficult for a user to decide on one. But in case you have to access, it's better to stick to one renowned one, which is more or less safe than viewing through multiple of them, filled with malware and viruses.
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