Caution! Keep This In Mind To Stay Protected From Data Theft
We are always connected with our friends, family, and customers. But this was not possible before 1983, the cell phone technology was already invented by Martin Copper but it was used only by the government, not by the common people. In 1983, the Motorola company introduced its first commercial mobile phone model the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X.
The development of mobile technology started from here. At that time companies like IBM, Nokia, and Blackberry flooded the market with new cell phones every time by time. Now if we think about smartphone and India, then the first android smartphone in India was launched by HTC in 2009, named HTC Magic.
justifyNow, These have become the subject of the history of mobile phones. However, nowadays mobile phones are so advanced that it would not be wrong to call them a superfast! computer in our pocket also it helps us with everything. In the 21st century, many things can be done only by mobile phones like shopping, entertainment, utilities (Flash Light, Compass, etc), social media, emails, and more.
Now finding a person who does not use a mobile phone seems difficult. Everyone has a mobile whether a basic model or a smartphone as it is very valuable because we have our contacts and data in it. These devices have a lot of information about us like our email, photos, contacts, passwords, and even credit card information. And sure you will never want all this data in the wrong hands, why? because this is all a cyber thief needs for major crimes like identity theft, phishing, online scam, etc.
Data Theft Due To Phone Theft (Double Loss)
I am sure you didn’t know that in 2016 the cell phone is one of the most theft items. In Delhi alone 20,638 mobiles are stolen in just six months actually, we don’t know the exact number as there are too many people that didn’t report it. As per now, 40 cases of stolen mobile phones are daily reported to the Delhi Police. The victim loses both its handset and data.
Whether your phone is lost or stolen, you can always erase and secure data on your phone. Use Find My Phone (Android) and Find My iPhone (IOS). These apps can ring, lock, locate and even erase your stolen or lost smartphone data. Never forget to put these on your phone.
Data Theft Because Of A Substandard Technician
Mobile repairing is another cause of data leaks. Everyone faces this situation at some time. Giving your phone to someone you don’t know. If you want to fix your phone without damage, then you should know that he can see your personal information if he wants to. So, you should get ready before handing over your mobile device.
Before giving your smartphone to any repairing technician, take out your SIM and external memory card from your handset. Next, make a full backup of your phone and then do the factory reset. Keep in mind that you have to do all this twice before giving the phone and last you note down the IMEI(International Mobile Equipment Identity) number of your mobile phone.
Data theft is increasing day by day. More than 350 data theft cases have been seen recently. Many of which have also been blackmailed. Many mobile repairing and servicing shops are helping these blackmailers too. You should always give your mobile phone to a trustworthy repair shop and if you use an online mobile repair service then you should always check their reputation, reviews, and policies carefully.
Third-Party Installation And Theft Apps
Apps are also a source of data thefts. You really can not trust your apps on your phone. Many users will not believe it, but it is true. There are many rules to prevent this, but somehow this app finds its way to your information. Many apps go through your data even when you deny it. There are reports that there are more than 1000 apps that steal data quietly. They just sneak in and read it all and you won’t get a clue about it.
The most important tip is to always download the app from the Play Store and Apple Store, not from any other unreliable sources. keep your app updated as both Google and Apple focus on personal data security and periodically introduces new security updates. Do not close your eyes while allowing permission to the app. Always read what permissions the app is requesting and think should you give this permission? Is this necessary? Plus you can install a permission manager app too.
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