1 in 10 Americans have had their smart phone stolen. Make sure you protect your personal information with these three tips:
- Make sure you have a security PIN set up to lock your phone. Consumer Reports states only 36% of all smart phone have some sort of security.
- Find an app that will allow you to locate, lock or wipe the phone remotely in case it’s lost or stolen.
- Download and set up an app that can help you back-up your phone.
If your phone is ever stolen, you will be able to wipe the app clean (remove all your personal information) remotely. And if you eventually locate it, you can simply restore your personal information.
Just 10 minutes of preparation could save you hours and hours of frustration in the future.