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I've never bothered with pin codes etc on my phone as they always seems like added hassle. Seems I'm not the only one either - https://www.tigermobiles.com/2014/07/smartphone-users-failing-implement-basic-security-settings/
However I've read a lot about security flaws in technology the last few weeks - USB drives are flawed, Android has security issues. So I've setup pattern lock code. Not worried me as such but I think I should probably be a bit more vigilant.
Is there anything else I should be doing? Any apps I should install to increase my security?
I have a Nexus 5.
However I've read a lot about security flaws in technology the last few weeks - USB drives are flawed, Android has security issues. So I've setup pattern lock code. Not worried me as such but I think I should probably be a bit more vigilant.
Is there anything else I should be doing? Any apps I should install to increase my security?
I have a Nexus 5.
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This very point was made by Apple at the launch of the 5S fingerprint reader (more than 50% of people not using an unlock code) but it was widely poo poohed in this forum as not believable as it was Apple marketspeak.
On a sample of one, I moved from no passcode to having one on the basis of the ease of use of the fingerprint scanner.
Unless you have payg or a capped contract it's daft not to have both a pin lock on your phone and a security code on the pin.
There's so many horror stories of phone being stoled. No security and the owner getting a bill in the thousands. Which the phone company pin on them for not reporting quick enough or the calls happening before they report it.
If you don't have a sim lock the thief/finder just puts your sim in another phone and off they go. If you have both a sim lock and a pass code, yes you lose your phone but you won't end up with a massive bill.
To reduce the hassle of a pattern lock even further, I have a couple of apps that disable the lock when I'm in a "safe" environment (eg. at home, in my car) but reenable it elsewhere. I understand Android L (which your Nexus 5 will get) will have this functionality built directly in to the OS.
A PIN on the SIM is essential in my opinion
None of non techy friends bother with a pin. Just straight unlock. I think unless you are big on privacy or know the danger then you won't bother.
I'm pretty careful with my phone but crimes is on the up.
I think it's basic common sense. If you lose your phone and there's no security lock on it whoever steals/finds it can use it. And you foot the bill.
A quick google throws up plenty if horror stories of people running up 2,3,4 thousand pound bills in less than 24 hours on stolen phones.
And should it go missing whilst you're out drinking or whilst you're drunk it could be that long before you even notice if you don't use your phone all the time.
Anything is pretty much easily hackable so why bother?
As an aside I only use anti-malware on my laptop, even although I do online banking, Ebay, Paypal, bookies etc. 'Most' of my passwords are the same too
If a retard like me can get around most 'locks', the experts will do it in seconds.
How is a fingerprint ID easily hackable?
On a Nexus 5 using an app called 'secure settings' and an app called 'tasker'
lol.........
as the kids say.
Are you one of them? Enlighten us professor Brian Cox.