Portable personal devices such as mobile phones and tablets can be easily lost or stolen. If they fall into the wrong hands, and they aren’t properly secured, a criminal can quickly unlock them and access valuable personal details, data and accounts.
Take a moment now to check you have the following security features switched on:
- PIN, password, fingerprint or face ID to access your device
- auto-lock after a period of inactivity – secures your phone or tablet by locking the screen after a set time
- the tracking app on your device – can help you to locate your phone or tablet if it’s been lost or stolen
Other ways to protect yourself
Learn further steps to protect yourself and others from fraud.