WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PHONE IS LOST/STOLEN

 1. 

DON'T MISS GOLDEN TIME

Try calling it first and hopefully you'll hear it ringing or vibrating. The next best case is that someone picks it up and engages in conversation. For example, if you left it at a café and a good Samaritan retrieved it, you can arrange to get it back from them.

2.

LOCATE

If your smartphones internet was turned on then you can locate your lost smartphone easily simply try to borrow anyones smartphone/laptop and do these:

Try to locate your phone using Apple Find My iPhone, Google Find My Device, or Samsung Find My Mobile using App/WebsitendTECHroid

iOS: icloud.com/find Android: google.com/android/find Samsung : findmymobile.samsung.com

3.

FILE A POLICE REPORT

If you believe your phone has been stolen, file a police report. Although law enforcement agencies don't have the resources to investigate every case of a stolen phone, if you're able to tell them where your phone is (using a finder app), they will be more likely to be able to help you recover it. Bear in mind, it probably won't be considered a high priority case, so could take some time.

Even if you don't end up getting your phone back, filing a police report can help in other ways. For example, in some countries, devices that have been reported missing or stolen are added to a nationwide blacklist. This means they won't work with any networks in the country.

4.

LOCK (AND MAYBE ERASE) YOUR PHONE REMOTELY

As soon as you find out your phone is with someone else, the priority should be making sure that the person cannot access the contents of the phone. To do this, you can lock your phone remotely. The exact process will depend on your operating system:

@andTECHroid

iOS: icloud.com/find

Android:google.com/android/find Samsung : findmymobile.samsung.com

5.

CALL YOUR SIM PROVIDER

Call your provider right away to suspend your service. Additionally, if you're unable to perform a remote lock or erase yourself, don't lose hope just yet, as your wireless provider might be able to help. Give them a call, and they may be able to deactivate the device and possibly wipe your personal information from it. (It may depend on carrier to carrier)

Contact insurance company if you have opted any

theft insurance while buying your smartphone

no one's if I hope no ones phone get lost but if it happens now you know what to do...

ALTERNATIVE TO WATSAPP

  At a time when people are looking to move away from WhatsApp to a more secure messaging app, Chennai-based Software as a Service (SaaS) company Zoho has launched a made-in-India 'secure' messaging app called 'Arattai.At Arattai, they don't share your data with any third-party service providers. Your data is safe, as we have a strong focus on user privacy. Arattai is a cloud-based messenger and supports seamless syncing. You can access your messages from several devices at once, unlike with an app like WhatsApp.

The beta version of Arattai, which means to chit-chat in Tamil, was launched last week after Zoho employees began looking for alternatives to the world's largest messaging service.Arattai, which means chat in Tamil, is currently under a ‘friends-and-family trial’ release and will be launched formally in a few weeks, Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho tweeted on Sunday. However, the app, which was under beta testing with employees over the past few weeks, is available for public download on both the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Google Play Store shows that the app has already seen over 10,000 downloads. 

Similar to WhatsApp, Arattai says it might ask you to provide personal information such as profile name, phone number with country code, address, usage data and other optional info such as profile picture and contacts in your address book. Usage data could include information such as the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser you use and other diagnostic data,” Arattai’s privacy policy states.

Messages

Arattai’s messages are currently not end-to-end encrypted. Sridhar said that this feature is being worked on and will be introduced during the app’s formal launch.

End-to-end encryption means that neither the app and service provider nor third parties can access or read your messages. WhatsApp messages, for example, are end-to-end encrypted.

FEATURES :

        As per reports, Arattai is similar to any messaging app with similar features. It can accommodate about 1,000 users in a group chat and six people in video calls, as per a TOI report. Sridhar said in his tweet on Sunday that there is a lot more in store. The TOI report also states that Zoho is working on more features such as secret chats, payment linkages, managing expenses, among others.

4 HIDDEN APPS

 PIN GENIE LOCKER

The most secure lock screen and Applock on Google Play. What makes this Locker unique is it's Patent PIN pad which is ultimate in privacy and will keep anyone from seeing your PIN, even if they watch you input it!

The magic PIN pad lock your screen with only 4 sleek buttons. Each button includes 3 numbers and all numbers reshuffle after each attempt. Go ahead use this Screen Lock & Applock to challenge your friends to see if they can crack your code!

TALKING RINGTONE MAKER PRO

Talking Ringtone Maker is a free app that lets you create new and personalized ringtones that really talk.

Just type in any phrase to hear it spoken in a variety of voices. Know if it's an important call or notification, without ever looking at your mobile phone.

NIGHT SCREEN

The main goal of this app is to reduce the brightness of your screen lower than you can achieve with the default settings.

This application applies an overlay filter that acts as a dimmer to darken the screen. It helps to avoid headache and eye pain in a dark environment or at night.

TRACK IT EVEN IF IT'S OFF

As the name suggests this app have the ability to track the location of your phone even without the Internet connection or even if the phone is switched off. It's the Best Antitheft App to Track & Find Lost-Stolen Mobile Phone.

Top 4 whatsapp alternatives

 Top 4 WhatsApp Alternatives :

1. Signal:

Signal is free, has strong encryption, and works on all mobile platforms. Like most other messaging apps, Signal is really simple to use. It also offers voice and video calling, so you won’t miss WhatsApp.

Signal includes desktop installation files so you can use the app on your computer as well as your cell phone.

Every message is encrypted, so only the sender and receiver can read them. Messages are completely unreadable to hackers. 

 

2. Threema:

Threema promises complete privacy. Your contact lists and group information are stored solely on your phone, not in the app. Messages are deleted as soon as they’ve been delivered. Additionally, you can connect to people using an 8-digit Threema ID instead of a phone number, further protecting your privacy. You can verify contacts with unique QR codes.

Threema provides end-to-end encryption for all message types, including texts, voice calls, shared files, and group chats. It even encrypts your status messages so no-one can keep track of what you post. Messages can be read only by the sender and the intended recipient.

You can securely use Threema in-browser. 

 

3.telegram:

 

With more than 200 million active users, Telegram is a popular alternative to WhatsApp. The cloud-based app works across multiple platforms. Similar to WhatsApp, it uses a double-tick system to see when someone received a message.

The app features default end-to-end encryption for voice calls, ensuring that no-one can ever listen in on your calls. However, only its “Secret” chats are e2e-encrypted by default.

Normal one-to-one messages, group chats, and channels only use cloud-based encryption. That means your messages are stored on Telegram’s servers (and potentially accessible to the company or anyone able to hack the server).

 

4.Wire:

Protected by European data retention laws, Wire is a secure messaging app with end-to-end encryption. It offers free personal accounts and paid business plans with additional support and features. Wire boasts clear voice and video communications.

Wire offers 1:1 and group screen sharing. It also supports multimedia file sharing and audio filtering. Available for all major platforms, you can log in your account from eight synced devices.

You can format text with bold and italics, and create lists within chats. You’ll also be able to optimize file sizes for easy sharing, and set timers to delete messages for added privacy.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FALL FOR A PHISING ATTACK?

 NOTIFY IT SUPPORT

FIRST, DISCONNECT YOUR COMPUTER FROM THE INTERNET AND LET IT SUPPORT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. THEY'LL PROBABLY WANT TO RUN A COMPLETE SCAN OF YOUR SYSTEM. DO NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE ON THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE SCAN IS COMPLETE AND IT GIVES YOU THE GREEN LIGHT. IF THE PROGRAM PICKS UP ON ANY SUSPICIOUS FILES OR APPLICATIONS, IT WILL TAKE CARE OF CLEANING AND RESTORING YOUR DEVICE.

PROCEED WITH CAUTION

THE DIGITAL AGE ALLOWS FOR UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS OF CONVENIENCE AND EASE OF COMMUNICATION. HOWEVER, IT ALSO INCREASES VULNERABILITIES TO SCAMS AND THEFT. IT IS BEST PRACTICE TO ALWAYS ERR ON THE IF YOU DO NOT FALL VICTIM TO A PHISHING SCAM OR HACK, REGULARLY

SIDE OF CAUTION AND TO SIMPLY

DELETE EMAILS THAT SEEM OFF.EVEN

UPDATE PASSWORDS AND CREDENTIALS JUST TO PLAY IT SAFE.

SET UP FRAUD ALERTS

IF THE SCAM COMPROMISED YOUR BANKING INFORMATION, CONTACT ONE OR ALL THREE OF THE MAJOR CREDIT BUREAUS (EQUIFAX, EXPERIAN AND TRANSUNION) TO SET UP A FRAUD ALERT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. THIS WILL HELP PREVENT A SUCCESSFUL HACKER FROM USING YOUR IDENTITY OR OPENING ACCOUNTS IN YOUR NAME. A MORE PRUDENT STEP IS TO FREEZE CREDIT LINES UNTIL NEEDED. THIS REQUIRES GOING THROUGH ALL THREE BUREAUS.

CHECK ACCOUNTS REGULARLY

SETTING UP AUTOMATED FRAUD ALERTS WILL HELP PROTECT YOU FROM FURTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PHISHING SCAM HOWEVER, MORE OFTEN THAN NOT INDIVIDUALS DETECT FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY BY DILIGENTLY CHECKING THEIR OWN ACCOUNTS. FINANCIAL, EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS BECOME ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE AFTER A PHISHING ATTACK.

INCREASE CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING

YOU CAN BE CAREFUL AND STILL BECOME THE VICTIM OF A PHISHING SCAM, BUT KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE WILL INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS AT RECOGNIZING A POTENTIAL ATTACK. ONCE A YEAR SECURITY TRAINING IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO TEACH SECURE BEHAVIOR AND KEEP IT TOP OF MIND. GET STARTED WITH ONGOING SECURITY TRAINING THAT INCLUDES SIMULATED PHISHING TESTS TO HELP EMPLOYEES BECOME LESS LIKELY TO BECOME VICTIMS.

CHANGE YOUR CREDENTIALS

MALWARE MAY BE USED AS A VEHICLE TO HARVEST PERSONAL DATA INCLUDING USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS. MAKE SURE TO CHANGE CREDENTIALS ESPECIALLY ON SENSITIVE SITES USED FOR BANKING, EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIAL OR ANYWHERE THAT STORES PERSONAL DATA. DON'T FORGET YOUR WEB BASED SOFTWARE PLATFORMS THAT YOU USE FOR WORK WHICH MAY STORE SENSITIVE COMPANY INFORMATION. FURTHERMORE, DO NOT USE THE SAME USERNAME AND PASSWORD FOR ALL ONLINE ACCOUNTS. THIS ONLY MAKES IT EASIER FOR HACKERS AND WILL ONLY INCREASE THE IMPACT OF IDENTITY THEFT

 
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Tips to make whatsapp more secure and private

 Tips to Make WhatsApp More Secure and Private:

1. Check Encryption for Sensitive Conversations:

Even though WhatsApp encrypts all chats by default, sometimes you want to double-check. It's good practice to do that while sharing sensitive information like a credit card number with a trusted contact.

To verify the encryption, start a conversation with that contact. In the chat window, tap the contact's name, and then tap Encryption.This 40-digit pattern is your security code. You can verify this code manually by comparing the digits, asking the contact to scan that QR code, or scanning your contact's code with the "Scan Code" button. 

2. Turn On Security Notifications:

When a new phone or laptop accesses an existing chat, a new security code is generated for both phones. And WhatsApp can send a notification when the security code changes. This way, you can check the encryption with your friend over a different messenger, ensuring its security.

To turn on security notifications, go to WhatsApp > Settings > Account > Security > Show security notifications .

3. Enable Two-Step Verification:

If a service supports it, you should be using two factor authentication (2FA). This adds a periodic passcode to WhatsApp, and also ensures your data isn't accessed by someone else.

To activate 2FA, go to Menu > Settings > Account > Two-step verification > Enable. Follow the steps to create a six-digit PIN code that you can easily remember. Importantly, add your email address to retrieve that code in case you forget it.

4. Protect Your Privacy on WhatsApp:

WhatsApp isn't the most private messenger out there, but it gives users at least some control. Go to Settings > Account > Privacy to see everything at your disposal.

You can control who can see your Last Seen, profile photo, about, status, and live location. You can also turn off Read Receipts here, so the blue check marks are switched off.

5. Disable Cloud Backups (If You Care About Privacy):

The end-to-end encryption is awesome, but there's one loophole: whatsapp back up chats to google drive or iCloud. That way, if you reinstall it later, you can retrieve your old messages. But this backup isn't encrypted.

So if you really care about your privacy, then that's something you need to disable. Remember, storing your data with Apple and Google might not protect you against eavesdropping by governments.

To disable automatic cloud backups:

• On iPhone: Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Auto Backup > Off

On Android: Go to WhatsApp > Menu > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Backup to Google Drive > Never