Global cybersecurity advisor for ESET Jake Moore told the Standard: "Android theft detection lock by Google uses AI to determine a theft and Apple has Stolen Device Protection, which adds a layer of security stopping criminals from changing the PIN code, but these are not on by default so it’s worth enabling them.
But how can you protect your data in the event of it being stolen, and are there ways to protect yourself from phone theft at all?.
But, as the threat of phone theft still looms in the capital, it is important to know how to protect yourself.
If you face the unfortunate scenario of having your phone stolen or lost, your IMEI number, which can be found by typing *#06# into the keypad, can help track it down.
"Phones get blacklisted in the UK by the network operators once reported stolen; however, they will still work in some other countries”, says Mr Moore.
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