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06/30/2005Show another tip
By Kent German, CNET Editor
Level: Beginner
29 out of 32 users found this tip helpful
Filed in: T-Mobile Sidekick II ,
You can take steps to ensure your data is safe in the event your mobile falls into nefarious hands. Of course, you should start by assuming you will lose your phone at some point. With that in mind, don't store anything that you wouldn't want anyone else to see, including credit card numbers, bank account information, and other sensitive data. Also, be sure to use passwords to protect your phone book or the phone itself (this varies by handset). But remember that if you store anything on your carrier's servers (as with the T-Mobile Sidekick II), those files will be much more vulnerable to snoopers. Finally, if you have Bluetooth, turn off the Discoverable feature when not in use.
Tags: wireless security
