UPDATED 01\/27\/20<\/p>\n
By the very nature of how we use them, our smartphones become the repositories for a lot of important personal information. For instance, mine has names, addresses, phone numbers and even email addresses for nearly everyone I know stored in my contacts, not to mention all my photos, emails, and even access to various apps that store my unique user name and password.<\/p>\n
As a result, it\u2019s crucial to make sure we\u2019re diligent about protecting our data to keep it from winding up in the wrong hands should a device become lost or stolen. What\u2019s surprising is that with all the great security options available, research has shown that less than 30% of smartphone users are currently using a screen lock or other security features!<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no reason to run the risk. Smartphone security technology has evolved significantly over the past few years, so it\u2019s easier than ever to effectively keep your information safe. The simplest thing to do is to set a passcode. By doing this, your phone is locked, and can only be opened up by entering the code you\u2019ve selected. This prevents anyone who picks up your phone, by accident or otherwise, from using it. You\u2019re able to set this up by going to the phone\u2019s Settings menu. Most phones will provide an option to choose either a numeric code, or a distinctive \u201cswipe\u201d pattern that you trace on the screen using your finger.<\/p>\n
Many phones also offer fingerprint recognition, allowing you to unlock your phone just by holding your finger over the device\u2019s Home button or separate fingerprint sensor. You store your fingerprint into the phone\u2019s memory by following a series of steps, which will vary slightly between manufacturers. For an added measure of security, you\u2019ll also often have the option to require a numeric PIN code along with your fingerprint access.<\/p>\n
Newer phones have even expanded their security options. Apple introduced Face ID, similar to facial recognition on the Samsung Galaxy S10+<\/a>, Galaxy S10<\/a> and Galaxy Note10<\/a>. This feature uses the device\u2019s front facing camera to \u201cmap\u201d your face, so that your phone will only unlock if it recognizes you. The Samsung models also offer \u201cretinal\u201d (eye) scanning software, which again uses the phone\u2019s camera to map your unique features. On the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10, this can even be combined with facial recognition to provide truly thorough security.<\/p>\n There are so many effective ways to enhance your smartphone security, and they\u2019re so easy to activate, that you\u2019re certain to find one that\u2019s perfect for you. Take the worry out of setting your phone down by going to your Settings menu! With just a few simple steps, you\u2019ll be assured that all of that precious information belongs to you alone\u2013just the way it\u2019s supposed to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" UPDATED 01\/27\/20 By the very nature of how we use them, our smartphones become the repositories for a lot of important personal information. For instance, mine has names, addresses, phone numbers and even email addresses for nearly everyone I know stored in my contacts, not to mention all my photos, emails, and even access to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5407,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n