Phone security

A strong passcode, biometrics used deliberately, and stopping shoulder-surfers.

Trim what apps can reach, read the privacy dashboards, and patch automatically.

Turn on find/lock/wipe now — calmly, before your phone ever goes missing.

When a thief also knows your passcode — the newer defences that stop the cascade.

Lock down your number: a carrier port-out PIN, a SIM PIN, and moving off SMS.

What to actually worry about — evil-twin hotspots — and why juice-jacking is hype.

Prep before you go, use a travel eSIM, and handle border searches and theft abroad.

Spot fake apps, sideload only when it's worth it, and wipe a phone before letting it go.