Security Tip Of The Day Mobile Password
Security Tip of the Day: Mobile Password
A mobile password is something that everyone should have, period. Everyone has something to hide, and your phone is likely connected to almost all of them.
If you lose your phone, or it is stolen, (thanks Finsbury Park scooter guys) you want to make sure that they cannot access any of your data, which is far more important than the hardware itself. Access to your email is access to everything, and even if you think you have nothing of worth, a stolen identity is far too common to ignore.
1. Thumbprint
The thumbprint is the most convenient way to open your phone, and is relatively secure. It won’t stop the CIA or a determined individual from accessing your accounts, but it will thwart a casual mugger or a lost phone.
2. Pin Code + Erase Data
This is one of the most important – a Pin code on a reboot, and a maximum number of tries before the phone wipes itself. This CAN beat the govt departments, as shown by Apple v FBI last year. Remember, “If the cops come knockin’ you better start lockin’” – turn your phone off if you ever think you are going to be arrested. On a reboot, the phone requires a pin entry, not thumb, and they can’t force you to give the password.
3. Encryption
Encrypt everything on your phone. It’s normally the default. If you don’t, anyone can access your nudes by just plugging the phone into a computer.
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Posted on April 27, 2017April 28, 2017
For reference, Portugal was 120 megabit (128000kbps) and our home wifi is 76 megabit! Apparently due to the concrete in the city
