Avast! Be ye phone lost or thieved? Ahoy! More than gold doth await ye in troubles and doubloons needed fer a new one!
2023-07-19
Avast ye! Matey Kurt "Cyberguy" Knutsson be sharin' his wisdom on keepin' yer private information safe on yer personal contraption while sailin' the high seas or havin' it pilfered by scurvy scallywags. Listen up, ye landlubber!
In response to an email from Linda in Hemet, California, the article addresses her concerns about phone theft and the potential for unauthorized charges through lost or stolen phones' apps. The author assures Linda that if she has set a passcode on her device and enabled two-factor authentication, it is unlikely that someone can access her phone or charge products through the apps. The article provides tips to prevent unauthorized charges on lost or stolen phones, including using the "Find My" feature to locate the device and remotely erasing all data if necessary. The author emphasizes the importance of reporting the loss to the cell provider to prevent exploitation and changing passwords for all compromised accounts and apps. They also recommend using a password manager and enabling two-factor authentication for added security. Cancelling Apple or Google Pay cards and contacting the police to file a report are advised. The article concludes by urging readers to stay vigilant, take control of their phone's security, and report any incidents to their cell phone provider, bank, and the police. The author invites readers to share their security concerns and preventive steps and provides links to subscribe to their newsletter for more security alerts.