Making Cents: Have you backed up your phone? It's crucial to keep it safe from hackers 

We all know the importance of protecting our home computers but it's just as important for our phones. 

Cyber crime and data security are hot topics in Ireland right now. As the affects of the major attack on the HSE continue to be felt, warnings of scam calls and other fraud attempts are pinging around WhatsApp groups and across social media.

Urban Schrott, IT Security & Cybercrime Analyst with ESET Ireland says people are right to be concerned about their online safety and recommends a number of simple actions to protect their data.