Keeping Your Apps Updated
It happens to us all. We’ve become more and more dependent on our smart phones and devices. The responsibility of owning one is nearly similar to that of owning a vehicle. While you won't be changing your spark plugs every 100,000 miles, you do need to update your operating system and apps to continuously keep your information safe and apps running smoothly.
Did you know that 82% of the United States' population owns a smart phone? That's 270 million people! And one of those people probably includes you. That’s why we want to stress the importance of keeping your financial information secure with the latest app updates. At SafeAmerica Credit Union, we’ve recently updated our mobile banking app with even more security and new app features. Without an update to your app, those features don’t get pushed out to you.
Here Is Why You Should Keep Your Apps Updated:
Here Is What iPhone and Android Users Can Do — Set it And Forget It
Both Apple and Android recommend turning on your "Automatic Updates" in your system and app store settings. When app developers release updates, they are patching different vulnerabilities to protect users from security threats. Think of this similarly to vehicle recalls, but the "fix" happens rather quickly and through an internet connection.
