"Daily 5-Minute Phone Shutdown Recommended by Australian PM to Combat Hacking"

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has advised people to turn off their mobile phones for five minutes every day as a cybersecurity measure. While this may stop non-persistent malware, persistent malware, which is more common, can survive a reboot and infect the kernel, giving attackers control over the device. Other mobile cybersecurity tips include uninstalling unnecessary apps, logging out of apps when not in use, managing privacy settings, clearing browser history, and turning off as much as possible on the lock screen.