Brian Williams 7/28/2016 Mobile, Privacy, Security, Smartphones, Tablets

When you think about all the things you use your mobile phone for, you can only imagine what it would be like for your data to suddenly be lost or stolen. The truth is that thousands of cell phone users either lose their phones or have their data compromised, costing them billions of dollars collectively. While not all lost or breached data is the result of human actions, many of these events can be avoided with a few simple steps. Before you can minimize the risks to lost mobile phone data, you must first be aware of the methods in which it is lost. Below is a list of the most common reasons this occurs:

1. Phone Damage

Smartphones are a modern convenience. However, they are also very fragile. Dropping your phone on the ground too many times or even spilling liquid on it could result in the phone being inaccessible to you. When you can’t turn the phone on, essentially, you’re unable to retrieve important data that you need. There are several ways to remedy this:
2. Lost or Stolen Property

Another common reason that mobile phone data is lost is because phones are misplaced or stolen. Suspecting thieves know that you keep important information on your smartphone, and they also know the value of the phone, therefore making them very attractive to steal. While accidents certainly happen when it comes to lost phones, here are some suggestions to keep in mind:
3. Public Wi-Fi Connections

Most would agree that if you could choose between free internet access and using your mobile data plan, you’d prefer the free option. Many public establishments now offer access to Wi-Fi for their customers. When connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, however, you leave yourself vulnerable to malicious attacks and hackers accessing your information without your knowledge. To minimize the risks:
4. Accessing Fraudulent Emails and/or Websites

As stated before, people use their phones for just about everything. When accessing email accounts online or shopping online, it can be fairly easy to click on something that scans your phone for information or opens an attack.
People make the above mistakes often and it ends up costing them big. The above tips provided should give you a better idea of what to do if your phone gets lost, stolen, damaged, or your data is compromised by some other means. Though nothing is foolproof, having a strategy can provide peace of mind and minimize the blow.
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