1. Turn on ‘Find My’ on your iPhone
Apple offers another feature known as Find My Network. This allows for tracking Apple devices even when they are not connected to the internet. However, it’s important to note that for this feature to be effective, Find My must be enabled on the device before it is lost or stolen.
Now, let’s discuss the steps to follow for Android. Install the Find My Device app to be prepared to use one Android phone or tablet to find another. Click here to learn how to find, lock, or erase your Android device.
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2. Activate ‘Stolen Device Protection’
Additionally, a security delay is activated, so outside of your familiar locations, there is an hour delay to take security actions such as changing your Apple ID password and then a Face ID or Touch ID authentication.
3. Secure your social media accounts before they get hijacked
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4. Empty your wallet of these items
5. Back up your devices
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6. Have good antivirus software on all your devices
Kurt’s key takeaways
Have you ever lost or had your device stolen? Have you ever lost your wallet and experienced identity theft or fraud as a result? What behavioral or physical changes have you had to make to adjust to the changing landscape of modern life? Let us know by commenting below.
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