Your mobile phone carries all sorts of
details that could damage you in the wrong hands. Here's how you can protect it
from prying eyes.
- Register your IMEI number
The International Mobile Equipment Identity is used by police to trace a lost phone. Network providers use it
to block a stolen phone. It's usually found under the battery, or via the
phone's settings. Register it at a site such as immobilise.com.
- Remotely wipe all data
If you have lost your phone, you can clear
the data before thieves download it. Android devices can use Google Sync along
with Google Apps Device Policy to clear data remotely. Have you cleared your
data and you want to get it back? Contact the digital experts at DLA and you
can get your precious data back quickly and easily!
- Get antivirus protection
Now is the time to protect against malware
and viruses, particularly on Android phones. There are subtle ways
for developers and fraudsters to get to your data. Most computer
antivirus-software companies provide apps to keep out malware and viruses that
grab data.
- Download a phone-Finder app
Most smartphones now have GPS tracking --
which you can use to locate a lost phone. Apple's Find My iPhone app
has been free since the introduction of iOS 4.2. Android users should try Theft
Aware.
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