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Gadget smart With Ozioma Ubabukoh FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 07053937947 [email protected] #Takeaway Hackers need only phone numbers to track you H • Source: Wiki E Nine steps to keep smartphones from being hacked ven if you keep your smartphone safe in your pocket or purse, it is still at risk for picking up a virus or leaking data to thieves. Hackers don’t need physical access to your phone to steal your personal information or infect the device with malware. They infiltrate your phone with innocent-looking apps or link it via unsecured Wi-Fi networks. However, you can keep hackers from getting the upper hand by taking the following steps to secure your smartphone: Step 1 Lock your phone when you are not using