The federal government launched a new phase of the program “Safe cell phone” an initiative that aims to combat the theft and theft of smartphones in Brazil. Now the government will send notifications to stolen or stolen cell phones that have been qualified in a new telephone line.
In an interview with CNN , Arthur Church specialist in technology and innovation, the measure should intimidate both those who steal mobile phones and those who receive the device.
How does the safe cellular program work?
The insurance cellular application, a technology launched by the federal government, was designed to be used at these occurrences and protect data from citizens stored on the phones.
After loss, theft or theft, in addition to communicating the incident, the tool allows you to trigger locks from the device and bank applications, or even avoid any access available on mobile by those who committed the crime.
Church points out that the implementation of this measure required coordination between operators to identify emails and send messages via WhatsApp making the process more efficient.
International scenario and particularities of Brazil
Arthur Church points out that the problem of cell phone theft has a disproportionate magnitude in Brazil, with more than one million boiled appliances annually. In other countries, protection initiatives are usually implemented by operating systems themselves such as Android and iOS.
Google, for example, has developed specific measures for Brazil, such as the use of the accelerometer to identify sudden movements that may indicate a theft.
Security tips beyond the application
The expert shares some important recommendations to protect data and reduce damage in case of theft:
- Reactivate the number in another device as soon as possible;
- Keep backups updated;
- Avoid leaving open and accessible emails and applications;
- Record the IMEI number of the device and share with a trusted person;
- Configure additional locks for emails, SMS and bank applications.
“We need to be pragmatic, realistic that this can happen to any of us at any time,” concludes Church.
Immediate actions in case of theft
The expert emphasizes the importance of reactivating the number in another device as soon as possible to prevent the criminal from using WhatsApp and other sensitive applications.
Another crucial tip is to register and share the IMEI number of the device with trusted people. To get the number, press asterisk, the old game, 06, the old game. “You type this, the bar code will appear there,” explains church. This number is critical for the registration of the police report and for the authorities to track the device.
Finally, the expert recommends configuring the mobile phone to request password when opening sensitive applications such as email, SMS and banks, creating an extra layer of safety in case of theft.
This content was originally published in safe mobile phone: new notification will intimidate criminals, says expert on the website CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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