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Things the guys who stole my phone have texted me to try to get me to unlock it - Gothamist (gothamist.com)

submitted 5 months ago by 1984@lemmy.today to c/technology@lemmy.world

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This is a very entertaining and educational article, giving insights into the methods used by thiefs to try and get access to your phone data.

I don't like Apple but it's great that their security is so good when it comes to this.

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[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 9 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Also might wanna try to just bring a cheap phone you wouldn't mind to lose just in case you do manage to lose it. Back up your data so if it does go missing you'll have the memories.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

That’s a great idea! Thank ve thought about carrying a decoy wallet before, but a decoy phone is also a great idea

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Not a bad strategy at all.

Still, hate to negotiate with terrorists. And bring home potato photos. Instead of $developing-nation-per-capita-GDP phone quality photos.

Which of course means the thieves will still be tempted! If anti-pickpocketing strategy becomes too successful, they’ll move to violent means, then a cheap phone will be a must.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

Well phones are generally pretty good for taking pictures and videos. A pixel 4 or something is a pretty decent phone for example.