If you want to lock your smart phone, and your iPhone happens to be your smart phone of choice, then you need to get a hold of a good lock out software. Here are some choices.
They will both keep your data secure so that even if your system has been stolen then you can still keep your password crackers at bay.
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If the average phone user has their handset (the phone) stolen what they need to worry about is someone running up their bill. After all most standard phones do not store much more than your numbers, and those custom ring tones. If however you have a smart phone you may be in a whole new world of trouble. So, should you lock your smart phone, yes. Think about it. Your smart phone has the possibility to store a whole lot of personal data.
Have you ever banked on your smart phone? Either via the web or an app this can be a dangerous scenario if your phone falls into the wrong hands.
Does your phone automatically sign into your email? You would be surprised how much a would be identity thief can find out with access to your email.
Does your phone have remote access to your companies internal systems? A company phone may have remote access to the VPN (an encrypted passageway used to store secure data).
Those are three compelling reasons to lock it. Most phones have a simple password lock system that can help to keep an unwanted user out. At least for a while. Don’t worry, a while is all that you need. The goal is not infinite protection, but to give you an opportunity to report the phone as stolen and get it shut down.
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If you are in need of a way to pick another totally random password here is an option.
1. Evaluate the site you are on and choose 2 to 3 related memorable words. Ex- for a pet site choose Dog, Gerbil and Iguana.
2. Count the number of letters in each word. Then add these at the beginning of each word. Ex- 3Dog, 6Gerbil, 6Iguana
3. If you want one more layer of difficulty add the final count of all the letters to the end. Ex- 3Dog, 6Gerbil, 6Iguana, 15
No one will guess that one! Just be sure to capitalize the 1st (or last, or 2nd- just keep in consistent) of each word. Good luck.
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