TORONTO – As instances of cybercrime continue to grow, Telus and Public Safety Canada are teaming up on a campaign encouraging Canadians to secure the personal information they store on their mobile devices.
The #BeAppSafe campaign, which launched Tuesday, aims to increase awareness of how to use applications safely on mobile devices, and shares tips on how Canadians can protect devices and information when on the go in order to help reduce the risk of cyber criminals accessing personal data, misusing photos, spamming friends or family, tracking their location, or even stealing their identity.
"At Telus, we understand how critically important apps are to the mobile experience. They can be incredibly useful and entertaining, but they may also open users up to data insecurity or theft," said Telus’ VP Federal Government Relations Michael Sangster, in the news release. "Through our work with Public Safety Canada and Telus Wise we are committed to educating Canadians and their families about Internet and smartphone safety. Together we can make a significant impact by reaching out to the 28 million Canadians who rely on their mobile devices every day."
“Public Safety Canada is dedicated to tackling cyber threats through our awareness initiative, Get Cyber Safe," added Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Steven Blaney. "We're pleased to collaborate with Telus on the #BeAppSafe campaign to amplify our efforts and encourage Canadians to take steps to better protect themselves and their families."
