Check out some habits to protect yourself from cell phone data theft

Recently, a man who had his cell phone stolen and disclosed the theft of his data caused an uproar on social networks. After all, nowadays, everyone has sensitive information on these devices, but many do not know how to ensure its security. Because of this, we have prepared some tips for you to learn how to protect yourself from cell phone data theft.

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The importance of protecting your cell phone data

Unfortunately, living in Brazil, cell phone theft is a possibility that still needs to be considered. Therefore, it is important to understand how your smartphone works and how important it is to protect the data it contains, that can range from personal information such as address, documents and credit cards to personal photographs and videos.

In any case, it's essential to adopt some habits that will help you protect them, even if you don't lose your device. After all, the theft of this information can also occur through malicious software, cybercriminal groups, etc. Below are some attitudes to take care of your data recorded on your cell phone:

• Use and abuse of two-factor authentication;
• Do not leave passwords written down on your cell phone;
• Avoid leaving the email registered in the digital bank accounts saved on the device;
• Do not click on suspicious links or apps;
• Use strong passwords;
• Only install apps from official App Store stores and review Play Store reviews;
• Do not provide your data to unknown people.

What to do when the device is stolen?

In general, many newer devices have security systems, especially those from Apple. In addition, it is possible to resort to security programs that also guarantee these services. In this case, the State itself offers the services to register the IMEI of cell phones.

In this way, everyone who registers their devices in this system will be helping to combat the black market of technology products. Through it, it is possible to locate any smartphone, wherever it is.