A Lost Phone Can Open the Door to Your Private Life
A lost or stolen phone can expose far more than calls and texts, including photos, email, money apps, saved sign-ins and personal information. Locking your phone with a strong screen passcode and turning on phone-finding and remote erase features can greatly reduce the damage if it goes missing.
Who is at risk
Anyone who keeps personal, work or financial information on their phone is at risk, especially if the phone is not protected with a strong lock screen.
What to watch for
Watch for a missing phone, unexpected account changes, unfamiliar sign-in alerts, or messages and purchases you did not make.
What to do
Set a strong screen lock now, turn on your phone’s find-my-device and remote erase features, and review which apps and accounts are signed in on your phone.